Unset: meaning, definitions and examples

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unset

[ ʌnˈsɛt ]

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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.

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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

desativar
remover

🇮🇳 हटाना

🇩🇪 entfernen

🇮🇩 menghapus

🇺🇦 вимкнути

скасувати
видалити

🇵🇱 odwołać

🇯🇵 解除する

🇫🇷 désactiver

🇪🇸 desactivar

🇹🇷 devre dışı bırakmak

🇰🇷 해제하다

🇸🇦 إلغاء التعيين

🇨🇿 zrušit

🇸🇰 zrušiť

🇨🇳 取消

🇸🇮 preklicati

🇮🇸 aflýsa

🇰🇿 өшіру

🇬🇪 გაუქმება

🇦🇿 ləğv etmək

🇲🇽 desactivar

Word origin

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.