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unbanked

unbanked

7.0
A road or track that is not sloped to one side
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈbæŋkt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plano
  • The cyclist struggled to maintain balance on the unbanked corner of the track.

Examples

  • So when you're making these sharp turns that are unbanked, there's a high lateral force or horizontal G force that you experience.

  • During the race, many drivers found it difficult to navigate the unbanked turns.

  • Driving on the unbanked road can be challenging, especially when turning quickly.

Synonyms

unskewed
vsunbanked
1 6.0

Not tilted or changed to help one side

refers to being physically level rather than merely undistorted or unbiased
gradeless
vsunbanked
6.1

An area that is flat and level with no slope

is flat but used for road or track surfaces not raised at edges

Antonyms

sloped
2.3

A surface that is not flat and goes up or down at an angle

How Banked

level
1.0
unbanked
  • Specialized
7.0

Surface Forms

unbanked positive

Morphology

unbanked = banked (transparent) = un + bank + ed

The adjective is formed by negating the common adjective 'banked' with the productive prefix 'un-', yielding 'not sloped'.

Etymology

Unbanked comes from un- ('not') and bank ('slope' or 'edge', as in a river bank), so it means a road, corner, or runway that is 'not sloped'. That is why an unbanked turn is flat rather than tilted to help vehicles turn more easily.