unsplinted
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsplɪntɪd/
- Specialized
:
no unida
- In some cases, an unsplinted bridge is preferred for easier cleaning between teeth.
Examples
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The dentist recommended an unsplinted implant to allow for natural movement.
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The engineer designed the structure with unsplinted beams to reduce material use.
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The unsplinted teeth created gaps in her smile.
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He had an unsplinted dental prosthesis that looked natural.
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The dentist recommended an unsplinted implant to allow for natural movement.
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In some cases, an unsplinted bridge is preferred for easier cleaning between teeth.
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He had an unsplinted dental prosthesis that looked natural.
Synonyms
5
6.7
Not tied to anything and able to move freely
2
4.2
Not fixed to anything so it can move freely
1
4.9
Not joined to something it was attached to before
Not connected to another thing, like a beam or wire
Not attached to something or fastened in place
Not tied, closed, or attached
Not firmly attached and able to move or fall
Not attached or held in place so it can move
Not held firm by supports, like a wall or shelter, and likely to fall
Has no supports or braces to hold it steady
Surface Forms
Morphology
unsplinted = splinted (transparent) = un + splint + ed
Meaning is a straightforward negation formed by 'un-' applied to 'splinted' (splint + -ed).
Etymology
Unsplinted comes from un- 'not' and splint, a strip or support used to join or hold parts steady. So an unsplinted implant, bridge, or beam is 'not held together' by a support, which lets it move a little or leave space for cleaning.