Unsnapping: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsnapping
[ ʌnˈsnæpɪŋ ]
action of removal
The term 'unsnapping' refers to the act of releasing or removing something that has been snapped together. This could involve unfastening a button, unclipping a buckle, or taking apart elements that were previously secured by a snap mechanism. The term is commonly used in various contexts where items are designed to be easily assembled or disassembled. It emphasizes the intentional action taken to separate components that are joined together temporarily.
Synonyms
detaching, removing, unfastening.
Examples of usage
- She began unsnapping her jacket as she entered the warm room.
- He was unsnapping the toy pieces for easier storage.
- After the race, the runners were unsnapping their helmets.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsnapping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desabotoar
🇮🇳 अनस्नैपिंग
🇩🇪 entknöpfen
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 розстібання
🇵🇱 rozpięcie
🇯🇵 外すこと
🇫🇷 défaire
🇪🇸 desabrochar
🇹🇷 açmak
🇰🇷 풀기
🇸🇦 فتح
🇨🇿 rozepínání
🇸🇰 rozopínanie
🇨🇳 解开
🇸🇮 odpiranje
🇮🇸 opna
🇰🇿 ашу
🇬🇪 გახსნა
🇦🇿 açmaq
🇲🇽 desabrochar
Etymology
The word 'unsnapping' is derived from the verb 'snap', which has its roots in Middle English 'snappen', meaning 'to seize, catch, or take suddenly'. The prefix 'un-' is added to denote the reversal of the action described by the base verb. 'Snap' originally referred to a sharp or sudden action, often accompanied by a sound, similar to that produced by something breaking or coming apart quickly. The evolution of the term embodying both the action of joining and the action of releasing reflects common mechanical processes in both everyday objects and specialized tools. 'Snapping' as a term has evolved to capture a wide array of contexts, including clothing, fastening devices, and even digital interfaces. The combination of these linguistic elements has led to the use of 'unsnapping' as we understand it today, predominantly in informal language pertaining to actions involving manipulation of fasteners.