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uncoupled

uncoupled

1 4.9
Not joined to something it was attached to before
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈkʌpəld/
translation icon : desacoplado
  • The researchers presented data on uncoupled systems that function independently.

Rather often you're having an experience that is pretty uncoupled to the world.

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Examples

  • If that's all I had, supposing that was all I had, then the field equations would be uncoupled separate field equations for Phi and rho.

  • So this is an uncoupled basis.

  • So how do we define the uncoupled basis?

  • But is now going to be uncoupled from the other two dimensions of the map, namely space and time.

  • Rather often you're having an experience that is pretty uncoupled to the world.

  • The upshot here is that this really breaks up into uncoupled equations for two things.

  • Being myself composed in haste and subject to uncoupling, I too am put together to come apart.

  • The two trains were uncoupled to facilitate maintenance on the tracks.

  • After their argument, they felt emotionally uncoupled from each other.

Synonyms

separate
vsuncoupled
829 2.1

Not joined to another thing and kept apart

often implies being apart after a prior connection rather than just difference
untethered
vsuncoupled
5 6.7

Not tied to anything and able to move freely

focuses on separation after earlier binding rather than general freedom from restraint
unconnected
vsuncoupled
3 3.9

Not joined or linked to something else

is used for separation after earlier relation rather than unrelatedness
detached
vsuncoupled
2 4.3

Something loose and not fixed to the thing it belongs to

highlights separation after earlier connection rather than only being free to move
untied
vsuncoupled
2 1.6

Free from ropes or chains and able to move

describes separation after earlier bond rather than simply freedom from restraint
unattached
vsuncoupled
2 4.2

Not fixed to anything so it can move freely

is about separation after earlier connection rather than simple lack of fastening
unglued
vsuncoupled
1 4.2

Not stuck to a surface and coming off

focuses on separation after earlier connection rather than on the adhesive cause
unassociated
vsuncoupled
1 4.9

Not connected or related to something else, like two separate events

is used where separation follows earlier relation rather than simple unrelatedness
disjoined
vsuncoupled
7.1

Separated so parts are not connected anymore

focuses on being separated after earlier connection rather than the action of undoing
unyoked
vsuncoupled
8.1

Not joined by the bar or strap that links two animals

is the general term for separation after an earlier connection, not a specific fastening
disengaged
vsuncoupled
  • Specialized
4.4

Not physically connected or locked so parts can move apart

is about separation after an earlier link rather than only release from locking
unaffixed
vsuncoupled
7.2

Not attached to something or fastened in place

implies separation after an earlier connection rather than merely lacking fastening
unjoined
vsuncoupled
5.4

Not connected to another thing, like a beam or wire

often implies prior connection and separation rather than simply never being connected
uncombined
vsuncoupled
6.3

Not joined to other things

implies separation after earlier union rather than never being formed together
unmerged
vsuncoupled
4.6

Not joined together into one thing

is used for earlier separation of items once together rather than mere noncombination
unconverged
vsuncoupled
8.1

Not joined together and still separate

is used when separation follows an earlier union rather than mere failure to meet
unintegrated
vsuncoupled
7.4

A person or group that is not part of the main community

emphasizes separation after earlier inclusion rather than lack of group membership
ungathered
vsuncoupled
7.8

Not collected into one place or group

suggests earlier collection was undone rather than never having been collected
unaccompanied
vsuncoupled
4.2

Happening without something that usually comes with it

implies previous pairing or presence that has been removed rather than absence from start
unanchored
vsuncoupled
6.4

Not attached or held in place so it can move

means separated after earlier fixing rather than merely without a secure base
untethered from
vsuncoupled
7.0

Free from any tie and able to move or act freely

is about separation after earlier securing rather than simply lacking any fastening

Antonyms

3.5

Two items joined together physically, like vehicles or parts used as a pair

How Connected

fused
4.1
joined
1.9
connected
2.5
coupled
3.5
uncoupled
1 4.9
detached
2 4.3
separated
1.0

Surface Forms

uncoupled positive

Morphology

uncoupled = uncouple (transparent) = un + couple + ed

Formed from the negative prefix 'un-' + the verb 'couple' and the participial suffix '-ed', so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word uncoupled comes from un- meaning 'not' or 'remove' and couple meaning 'to join' or 'pair'. So uncoupled means 'not joined' or 'separated', like two train cars or machines that have been taken apart.