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Untitled: meaning, definitions and examples

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untitled

 

[ ʌnˈtaɪtld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lacking title

The term 'untitled' is often used to describe a piece of work that does not have a specific title. This can refer to artwork, music, literature, or any creative project. An untitled work may lack a formal name because the creator chooses to leave it ambiguous or because it was never given one. In some cases, artists intentionally create untitled pieces to provoke thought and discussion. This can lead to various interpretations based on the viewer's or listener's experiences.

Synonyms

nameless, unclassified, unlabeled

Examples of usage

  • An untitled painting by the artist hangs in the gallery.
  • The musician released an untitled album.
  • Her latest novel remains untitled.
  • He submitted an untitled short story to the contest.

Translations

Translations of the word "untitled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem título

🇮🇳 बिना शीर्षक

🇩🇪 ohne Titel

🇮🇩 tanpa judul

🇺🇦 без назви

🇵🇱 bez tytułu

🇯🇵 無題

🇫🇷 sans titre

🇪🇸 sin título

🇹🇷 başlıksız

🇰🇷 제목 없음

🇸🇦 بدون عنوان

🇨🇿 bez názvu

🇸🇰 bez názvu

🇨🇳 无标题

🇸🇮 brez naslova

🇮🇸 án titils

🇰🇿 атаусыз

🇬🇪 უსათაურო

🇦🇿 adsız

🇲🇽 sin título

Etymology

The word 'untitled' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', combined with 'titled', the past form of 'title'. The term 'title' originates from the Latin word 'titulus', which means 'inscription, label, or title'. It eventually made its way into Old French as 'titlle', and then into Middle English as 'titel'. The concept of being 'untitled' has been prevalent in artistic expressions, where creators may choose to omit a title to enhance the viewer's or audience's engagement with the work, encouraging them to interpret it in their way. The trend of untitled works has become more common as contemporary art and music embrace abstract and conceptual forms, allowing for deeper exploration of themes and ideas without the constraints of a specific title.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,171, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.