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unruled

unruled

4.4
Pages with no lines for writing or drawing
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈruːld/
translation icon : sin líneas
  • Many artists prefer unruled paper because it gives them more creative freedom.

Examples

  • The teacher asked the students to use unruled sheets for their drawings.

  • This notebook is unruled and perfect for doodling.

  • She bought a notebook filled with unruled pages for her sketches.

  • She prefers unruled paper for her sketches.

  • Many artists prefer unruled paper because it gives them more creative freedom.

  • She bought a notebook filled with unruled pages for her sketches.

  • The teacher asked the students to use unruled sheets for their drawings.

Synonyms

unlined
vsunruled
1 3.7

Skin that is smooth without lines or wrinkles

refers specifically to paper lacking printed or drawn lines
unscored
vsunruled
5.0

Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks

focuses on absence of drawn or printed lines on paper
unpatterned
vsunruled
5.3

Without a design, like a solid color

denotes lack of printed or drawn lines rather than absence of designs

Surface Forms

unruled positive

Morphology

unruled = ruled (transparent) = un + rule + ed

The term 'ruled' to describe paper with printed lines is common, and 'un-' negates that straightforwardly.

Etymology

Unruled is un- ('not') plus rule, which can mean a printed 'line', like the lines in a notebook or exercise book. So unruled paper is 'without lines' and gives more space for drawing or free writing.