Untethered: meaning, definitions and examples

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untethered

 

[ ʌnˈtɛðəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

space exploration

Not physically connected or restricted by a tether; free to move or operate independently.

Synonyms

free, unleashed, unrestricted

Examples of usage

  • The untethered astronaut floated freely in space.
  • The untethered satellite drifted away from the space station.
Context #2 | Adjective

technology

Not tied to a physical connection or cable; wireless.

Synonyms

cordless, unconnected, wireless

Examples of usage

  • The untethered headphones allow for greater mobility.
  • The untethered VR headset provides a more immersive experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "untethered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprendido

🇮🇳 अलग किया हुआ

🇩🇪 losgelöst

🇮🇩 terlepas

🇺🇦 незв'язаний

🇵🇱 niezwiązany

🇯🇵 解き放たれた (tokihanatareta)

🇫🇷 détaché

🇪🇸 desatado

🇹🇷 bağlantısız

🇰🇷 풀린 (pullin)

🇸🇦 غير مقيد

🇨🇿 nezavázaný

🇸🇰 neviazaný

🇨🇳 解脱 (jiětuō)

🇸🇮 nevezan

🇮🇸 óbundinn

🇰🇿 байланыссыз

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 bağsız

🇲🇽 desatado

Etymology

The word 'untethered' originated from the combination of 'un-' prefix meaning 'not' and 'tethered' which comes from Middle English 'tether', meaning a rope or chain used to tie an animal. The concept of being untethered has evolved in modern usage to represent freedom, independence, and lack of physical constraints.

See also: tethers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,181, 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.