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unretracted

unretracted

6.9
A part that stays out and is not pulled in
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.rɪˈtræktɪd/
translation icon : no retractado
  • The cat's unretracted claws scratched the surface of the couch.

Examples

  • The technician noticed the unretracted antenna on the device before starting repairs.

  • The unretracted statement caused a lot of controversy.

  • After landing, the pilot realized the plane's unretracted landing gear needed immediate attention.

  • Is the article still unretracted?

  • The dog displayed its unretracted fangs as a sign of aggression.

  • The climber's unretracted harness kept him safe on the steep cliff.

  • Despite the heavy winds, the flag remained unretracted and high on the pole.

Synonyms

unsheathed
vsunretracted
7.2

A thing without a cover that is exposed to harm

remains extended or pulled out rather than being drawn in or covered

Antonyms

retracted
5.6

Pulled back so it is not visible or said anymore

How Retracted

retracted
5.6
unretracted
6.9

Surface Forms

unretracted positive

Morphology

unretracted = retracted (transparent) = un + retract + ed

The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to the past-participial/adjectival form 'retracted', yielding 'not retracted'.

Etymology

Unretracted breaks into un- ('not') and retract (from re- 'back' + tract 'to pull', the same root as tractor). So something unretracted is 'not pulled back' and stays out or extended.