--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 5 description: The 584 words of the English dictionary under U, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/5/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / U # U — The English dictionary · page 5 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* Unconscious means not awake and not able to see, hear or feel, for example after a bad bang on the head or in an operation.[↗](../../unconscious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unconscious also means not aware: doing something without knowing or noticing it.[↗](../../unconscious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (psychology) The unconscious is the part of the mind that has thoughts and feelings you do not notice.[↗](../../unconscious/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He fell off the horse and was knocked unconscious.[↗](../../unconscious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone is unconscious, call for help at once.[↗](../../unconscious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unconscious during the operation.[↗](../../unconscious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Put an unconscious person who is breathing on their side.[↗](../../unconscious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Biting my nails is an unconscious habit.[↗](../../unconscious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unconscious of the spider on his hat.[↗](../../unconscious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The boxer lay unconscious for a minute.[↗](../../unconscious/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors check how long the patient was unconscious.[↗](../../unconscious/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was carried back to the castle, unconscious.[↗](../../unconscious/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unconsciously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Without knowing it, and not on purpose.[↗](../../unconsciously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She unconsciously hummed while she worked.[↗](../../unconsciously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The frog had unconsciously helped the princess.[↗](../../unconsciously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He unconsciously tapped his foot.[↗](../../unconsciously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unconsciousness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of being unconscious: not awake and not able to notice anything, for example after a bad fall or fainting.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The blow to his head caused unconsciousness.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · First aiders check for breathing in cases of unconsciousness.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She slipped into unconsciousness after the fall.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fainting is a short period of unconsciousness.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor asked how long the unconsciousness lasted.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He drifted out of unconsciousness and opened his eyes.[↗](../../unconsciousness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unconsumed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unconsumed means not eaten, drunk or used up (formal).[↗](../../unconsumed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unconsumed can describe fuel or energy that was not burned or used.[↗](../../unconsumed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unconsumed food was given to the food bank.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientists measured the unconsumed fuel.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Half the meal was left unconsumed.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unconsumed medicine should be taken back to the pharmacy.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The unconsumed electricity was stored in a battery.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · So they went indoors together and sat down, and the man brought out the bread, meat, and wine, which although he had eaten and drunk of them, were still unconsumed.[↗](../../unconsumed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncontrolled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Uncontrolled means not controlled or held back; going on in a wild or dangerous way.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Uncontrolled can mean not checked or managed by rules or people, like uncontrolled building.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The uncontrolled fire spread through the forest.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An uncontrolled dog chased the sheep.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Press on a cut to stop uncontrolled bleeding.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The car went into an uncontrolled skid.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We burst into uncontrolled giggles.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Uncontrolled variables make a science test unfair.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · His favourite haunts were grottoes, and his delight was to wander in uncontrolled freedom over rocks and mountains, following his various pursuits, ever cheerful, and usually very noisy.[↗](../../uncontrolled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unconventional** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Different from the usual or normal way of doing things; unusual and often new or surprising.[↗](../../unconventional/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our art teacher has an unconventional way of teaching: we paint with sticks.[↗](../../unconventional/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She solved the puzzle in an unconventional way, but it worked.[↗](../../unconventional/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The house had an unconventional round shape.[↗](../../unconventional/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His unconventional clothes made everyone look twice.[↗](../../unconventional/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach tried an unconventional plan and the team won.[↗](../../unconventional/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Using a ruler as a bookmark is unconventional but handy.[↗](../../unconventional/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncooked** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not cooked; raw.[↗](../../uncooked/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "uncooked rice", "uncooked chicken".[↗](../../uncooked/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Do not eat uncooked chicken.[↗](../../uncooked/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash your hands after touching uncooked meat.[↗](../../uncooked/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Uncooked pasta is hard.[↗](../../uncooked/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We weighed the uncooked rice.[↗](../../uncooked/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep uncooked meat away from salad.[↗](../../uncooked/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Eating uncooked cookie dough can make you ill.[↗](../../uncooked/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncool** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (slang) Not fashionable or not stylish; embarrassing in front of friends.[↗](../../uncool/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (slang) Not fair or not kind: «That was really uncool of you.».[↗](../../uncool/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My brother thinks it's uncool to hold Mum's hand.[↗](../../uncool/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wearing socks with sandals is so uncool, says my sister.[↗](../../uncool/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Taking my last sweet without asking was really uncool.[↗](../../uncool/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad's dancing is totally uncool.[↗](../../uncool/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It's not uncool to ask for help.[↗](../../uncool/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She didn't care if her lunchbox was uncool.[↗](../../uncool/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncouple** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To separate two things that were joined, especially railway carriages, a trailer from a car, or wagons.[↗](../../uncouple/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To separate two ideas or things that were linked.[↗](../../uncouple/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The workers uncoupled the last carriage.[↗](../../uncouple/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad uncoupled the caravan from the car.[↗](../../uncouple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The engine was uncoupled and moved to the other end of the train.[↗](../../uncouple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer uncoupled the trailer in the field.[↗](../../uncouple/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan uncouples pay from hours worked.[↗](../../uncouple/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never try to uncouple wagons yourself — it's dangerous.[↗](../../uncouple/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncouth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rude, rough and without good manners; behaving in a way that is not polite or refined.[↗](../../uncouth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Unfamiliar, strange, or rough and unpolished in manner or sound.[↗](../../uncouth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is uncouth to talk with your mouth full.[↗](../../uncouth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The uncouth guests shouted and threw food.[↗](../../uncouth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His uncouth jokes upset the visitors.[↗](../../uncouth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The weasels' uncouth songs echoed round Toad Hall.[↗](../../uncouth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be uncouth — say please.[↗](../../uncouth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She was shocked by his uncouth manners.[↗](../../uncouth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Oh! those were uncouth birds,” answered the Parrot.[↗](../../uncouth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") “They had no education, and talked of whatever came into their head.[↗](../../uncouth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Andersen's Fairy Tales) · While watching these changes, the maiden was startled by the sound of an uncouth voice, which seemed to issue from below the self-bored stone, close beside her.[↗](../../uncouth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (More English Fairy Tales) · Midas, king of Phrygia, alone demurred at this decision, having the bad taste to prefer the uncouth tones of the Pan's pipe to the refined melodies of Apollo's lyre.[↗](../../uncouth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome) **uncover** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To uncover something is to take a cover or lid off it so it can be seen.[↗](../../uncover/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To uncover something is to find something that was hidden, buried or secret.[↗](../../uncover/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To uncover a crime, plot or truth is to find out about it.[↗](../../uncover/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Uncover the dish and let it cool.[↗](../../uncover/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The archaeologists uncovered an old Roman coin.[↗](../../uncover/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind uncovered the footprints in the sand.[↗](../../uncover/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective uncovered the thief's secret plan.[↗](../../uncover/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Reporters uncovered the truth about the company.[↗](../../uncover/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We uncovered a box of old photos in the attic.[↗](../../uncover/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists uncovered the bones of a dinosaur.[↗](../../uncover/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Please keep the paint uncovered for only a minute.[↗](../../uncover/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Uncover me,’ and she lifted the lid, and the little grey snake slid rapidly to the ground.[↗](../../uncover/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness.[↗](../../uncover/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.18.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.[↗](../../uncover/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.18.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · A man shall not take his father's wife, and shall not uncover his father's skirt.[↗](../../uncover/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.22.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Who can uncover the face of his garment?[↗](../../uncover/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore will I also uncover thy skirts upon thy face, and thy shame shall appear.[↗](../../uncover/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.13.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Take the millstones, and grind meal; remove thy veil, strip off the train, uncover the leg, pass through the rivers.[↗](../../uncover/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.47.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncover/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **uncovered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Uncovered means not covered, open or bare: an uncovered pot.[↗](../../uncovered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Uncovered is the past form of uncover: took the cover off.[↗](../../uncovered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Uncovered also means found or discovered something hidden: they uncovered a secret.[↗](../../uncovered/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What part of the floor is uncovered?[↗](../../uncovered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rug covers 6 square meters of a 10 square meter floor, so 4 square meters are uncovered.[↗](../../uncovered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 4 boxes are uncovered.[↗](../../uncovered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She uncovered 3 cards.[↗](../../uncovered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientists uncovered a dinosaur skeleton.[↗](../../uncovered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't leave food uncovered in summer.[↗](../../uncovered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective uncovered the thief's plan.[↗](../../uncovered/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · At these words, Ali Cogia presented the vase to the Caliph, and uncovered it.[↗](../../uncovered/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.[↗](../../uncovered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.9.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he hath uncovered his father's skirt.[↗](../../uncovered/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.27.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto Mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.[↗](../../uncovered/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.20.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Elam bore the quiver, with troops of men, even horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.[↗](../../uncovered/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.22.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · In thee have they uncovered their fathers' nakedness; in thee have they humbled her that was unclean in her impurity.[↗](../../uncovered/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.22.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen; I will take vengeance, and will let no man intercede.[↗](../../uncovered/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.47.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uncovered/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **unction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) Unction is the act of anointing someone with holy oil as a sign of God's blessing, for example for the sick.[↗](../../unction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, disapproving) Unction is a way of talking that is too smooth, oily and falsely serious or polite.[↗](../../unction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* With unction means speaking with great warmth and feeling, as if you really enjoy what you are saying.[↗](../../unction/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The priest gave unction to the dying man.[↗](../../unction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Kings were anointed with holy oil, a kind of unction.[↗](../../unction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He spoke with great unction about his own goodness.[↗](../../unction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The anointing of the sick was once called extreme unction.[↗](../../unction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The salesman's unction made us distrust him.[↗](../../unction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe the oil is a sign of God's care.[↗](../../unction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uncurl** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To uncurl means to open out or straighten from a curled shape: a hedgehog uncurls when it feels safe.[↗](../../uncurl/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To uncurl something means to straighten it out, like uncurling your fingers or a rolled-up poster.[↗](../../uncurl/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hedgehog uncurled when the dog went away.[↗](../../uncurl/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Fern leaves uncurl in spring like little green springs.[↗](../../uncurl/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat uncurled and stretched in the sunshine.[↗](../../uncurl/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Slowly uncurl your fingers to show what you are holding.[↗](../../uncurl/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We uncurled the old map and pinned it on the wall.[↗](../../uncurl/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A woodlouse rolls into a ball and uncurls when it feels safe.[↗](../../uncurl/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And then the dragon uncurled himself from around the North Pole, and stretched his long, icy length over the snow, and said: "This is something like\![↗](../../uncurl/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **uncut** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Uncut means not cut: uncut grass, uncut hair, an uncut cake.[↗](../../uncut/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An uncut film, book or speech is complete, with no parts taken out.[↗](../../uncut/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An uncut diamond or gem has not yet been shaped and polished.[↗](../../uncut/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The grass was long and uncut.[↗](../../uncut/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We bought an uncut loaf of bread.[↗](../../uncut/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hand out the uncut paper to each group.[↗](../../uncut/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · This is the uncut version of the film.[↗](../../uncut/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An uncut diamond looks like a cloudy pebble.[↗](../../uncut/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His hair was uncut for months.[↗](../../uncut/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The eldest princess sees that "the picture is that of a monster, with dishevelled hair, and uncut nails, and unwiped nose," and cries:[↗](../../uncut/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **undamaged** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Undamaged means not harmed or broken; still in good condition.[↗](../../undamaged/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The vase fell but was undamaged.[↗](../../undamaged/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Luckily our house was undamaged by the storm.[↗](../../undamaged/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The parcel arrived undamaged.[↗](../../undamaged/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · You can return undamaged items to the shop.[↗](../../undamaged/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The car was undamaged after the bump.[↗](../../undamaged/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old church survived the fire undamaged.[↗](../../undamaged/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sentaro was amazed to see that it had remained undamaged after all these years.[↗](../../undamaged/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **undaunted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not frightened or put off, even when things look hard or dangerous.[↗](../../undaunted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The undaunted girl climbed the mountain.[↗](../../undaunted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Undaunted, the boy stepped into the dark forest.[↗](../../undaunted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He stayed undaunted in the storm.[↗](../../undaunted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **undecided** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Undecided means not yet having made up your mind: «I'm undecided about which club to join.».[↗](../../undecided/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Undecided also means not yet settled or fixed: «The date of the trip is still undecided.».[↗](../../undecided/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An undecided game or match has not been won yet.[↗](../../undecided/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm still undecided about what to wear to the party.[↗](../../undecided/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In our class vote, 12 said yes, 9 said no and 4 were undecided.[↗](../../undecided/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The winner of the baking contest is still undecided.[↗](../../undecided/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum was undecided between the blue and the green car.[↗](../../undecided/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Undecided voters can change who wins an election.[↗](../../undecided/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was undecided until the last minute.[↗](../../undecided/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was undecided, and knew not if he were worthy of this, but the doves counselled him to do it, and at length he said yes.[↗](../../undecided/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **undecorated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Undecorated means plain, with no decorations or ornaments.[↗](../../undecorated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a soldier) Undecorated means not given any medals.[↗](../../undecorated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cake was still undecorated when the guests arrived.[↗](../../undecorated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We painted the undecorated clay pots.[↗](../../undecorated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The church walls were plain and undecorated.[↗](../../undecorated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Christmas tree stood undecorated in the corner.[↗](../../undecorated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was a brave but undecorated soldier.[↗](../../undecorated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · An undecorated room can look bare.[↗](../../undecorated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **undefiled** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Pure and clean, with no stain or spoiling.[↗](../../undefiled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My dove, my undefiled, is but one; she is the only one of her mother; she is the choice one of her that bore her.[↗](../../undefiled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.6.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../undefiled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I sleep, but my heart waketh; Hark! my beloved knocketh: 'Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, my locks with the drops of the night.'[↗](../../undefiled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../undefiled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **undefined** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Undefined means not clearly explained, described or fixed, like an undefined plan.[↗](../../undefined/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Undefined means without a clear shape or outline.[↗](../../undefined/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) A calculation is undefined when it has no meaning or answer, like dividing a number by zero.[↗](../../undefined/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (computing) A variable or value is undefined when it has not been given a value yet.[↗](../../undefined/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dividing a number by zero is undefined.[↗](../../undefined/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The shape had undefined edges in the fog.[↗](../../undefined/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her job in the team was still undefined.[↗](../../undefined/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The program printed «undefined» because the box was empty.[↗](../../undefined/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules of the new game were undefined, so we argued.[↗](../../undefined/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The muscles were undefined under his baggy shirt.[↗](../../undefined/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was the first {212} to introduce the art of sculpture in its higher development, for before his time statues were merely rude representations, having the limbs altogether undefined.[↗](../../undefined/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/4/) **5** [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/6/) … 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