Unwoven: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwoven

 

[ ʌnˈwoʊvən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

textile state

Unwoven refers to a state where fibers, threads, or materials have not been woven together to form a fabric or textile. This term is often used in the context of discussing raw materials that are yet to undergo the weaving process. It signifies the initial phase of textile production, where individual strands remain separate.

Synonyms

dispersed, unbraided, untwined

Examples of usage

  • The artist used unwoven fabrics for her textile project.
  • Unwoven fibers are often the starting point for creating unique materials.
  • The factory specializes in converting unwoven material to finished products.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwoven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfeito

🇮🇳 अनबुना

🇩🇪 ungemacht

🇮🇩 terurai

🇺🇦 розплетений

🇵🇱 niewpleciony

🇯🇵 織られていない

🇫🇷 défait

🇪🇸 deshecho

🇹🇷 söğütlü

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 غير المنسوج

🇨🇿 neutkán

🇸🇰 neutkaný

🇨🇳 未编织

🇸🇮 neustavljen

🇮🇸 óvefinn

🇰🇿 тоқылмаған

🇬🇪 გამოფენილი

🇦🇿 toxunulmamış

🇲🇽 deshecho

Etymology

The term 'unwoven' is derived from the prefix 'un-' which denotes negation, combined with the past participle form 'woven' of the verb 'weave'. The verb 'weave' has its origins in the Old English 'wefan', meaning to 'twine' or 'to interlace'. This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*wabōną', and further to the Proto-Indo-European '*weɪbʰ-', which conveys the idea of twisting or turning. As a result, 'unwoven' essentially implies the absence of weaving, highlighting a state prior to the combination of threads or fibers into a cohesive structure. The use of the term has become increasingly relevant in modern discussions surrounding textile art, sustainable fashion, and various crafts, marking a distinction between raw materials and finished products.