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unsignalized

unsignalized

6.9
An intersection or crossing without traffic lights
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : sin semáforo
  • The unsignalized intersection caused many accidents last year.

Examples

  • Drivers should slow down when approaching an unsignalized intersection in busy areas.

  • The city plans to install lights at several unsignalized crossings to improve safety.

  • Pedestrians must be extra cautious at an unsignalized intersection.

  • Many drivers are cautious at unsignalized crossings.

  • Drivers need to be extra cautious at unsignalized intersections where traffic lights are absent.

  • Many accidents occur at unsignalized intersections due to the lack of traffic signals.

  • Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing at unsignalized road junctions without light control.

Synonyms

unsignaled
vsunsignalized
  • US
6.5

Not shown by a signal or sign

is used for roads or intersections without traffic lights

Surface Forms

unsignalized positive

Morphology

unsignalized = signalized (transparent) = un + signal + ize + ed

Derived by negating 'signalized' with productive prefix 'un-', meaning 'not equipped with traffic signals'.

Etymology

Unsignalized is made from un- 'not' plus signal 'sign' and -ized 'made', so it describes a place that is 'not controlled by signals', for example an intersection without traffic lights.