unstretched
4.1
Not under pressure and able to do more work
- adjective
- /ʌnˈstrɛtʃt/
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sin usar
- The canvas is still unstretched, waiting to be mounted on a frame.
Examples
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Before the artist begins, the unstretched material lies flat on the table.
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She preferred her fabrics unstretched to better appreciate their texture.
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Now in the equation of motion that you derive from the unstretched spring force position, is the MG term a function of the motion coordinate?
Synonyms
unstrained
vsunstretched
1
4.9
Calm and not showing worry under pressure
includes general lack of strain across abilities, resources, and physical state
unexhausted
vsunstretched
1
6.5
Still available because it is not used up
is about not being strained or fully used rather than mere availability
unextended
vsunstretched
1
7.6
Stays short or folded rather than stretched out
refers to lack of strain or full use, not only physical length
Antonyms
How Stretched
Surface Forms
unstretched positive
Morphology
Etymology
Unstretched is made of un- ('not') and stretch ('to pull' or 'make tight'). So it means 'not pulled tight' and, by extension, 'not under strain' or 'not used to the limit', which explains its use for people, time, or resources that are relaxed and have spare capacity.