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unset

 

[ ʌnˈsɛt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

to remove

To unset means to remove or undo something that has been set or established. It is often used in computer programming to unset a variable or a setting. In everyday language, unset can refer to removing something from its place or position.

Synonyms

clear, remove, undo

Examples of usage

  • I need to unset the alarm clock for tomorrow morning.
  • The teacher asked the students to unset their desks and move them to the back of the classroom.
Context #2 | Adjective

not set

When something is unset, it means it has not been fixed, arranged, or established. It can refer to a state of being unorganized, unprepared, or lacking structure.

Synonyms

unarranged, unestablished, unfixed

Examples of usage

  • The table was left unset after the party.
  • Her mind felt unset as she tried to focus on her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "unset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfigurar

🇮🇳 हटाना

🇩🇪 entfernen

🇮🇩 menghapus

🇺🇦 вимкнути

🇵🇱 odwołać

🇯🇵 解除する

🇫🇷 désactiver

🇪🇸 desactivar

🇹🇷 devre dışı bırakmak

🇰🇷 해제하다

🇸🇦 إلغاء التعيين

🇨🇿 zrušit

🇸🇰 zrušiť

🇨🇳 取消

🇸🇮 preklicati

🇮🇸 aflýsa

🇰🇿 өшіру

🇬🇪 გაუქმება

🇦🇿 ləğv etmək

🇲🇽 desactivar

Etymology

The word 'unset' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'set'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'unset' has been used in various contexts to indicate the action of removing or undoing something that has been set. It is commonly used in programming languages and everyday language to describe the act of clearing or unfixing a setting or position.

See also: beset, offset, onset, preset, reset, set, setback, setlist, settability, settee, setting, settings, settling, setup, subset.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,360, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.