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unswitched

unswitched

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Still connected to power and not controlled by a switch
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈswɪtʃt/
  • Specialized
: sin desconectar
  • Please make sure the main circuit remains unswitched until all checks are complete.

Examples

  • The power supply was left unswitched throughout the experiment for safety reasons.

  • Several lights in the building stayed unswitched during the night.

  • The light was unswitched all night.

  • Make sure the power supply remains unswitched.

  • The lamp remained unswitched, providing a constant glow throughout the night.

  • Since the device is unswitched, it continues to draw power even when not in use.

  • The heater was unswitched, causing the room to stay warm even after the thermostat was set to off.

Surface Forms

unswitched positive

Morphology

unswitched = switched (transparent) = un + switch + ed

The meaning is clearly derived from 'switched' by adding the prefix 'un-' to indicate the opposite state.

Etymology

Unswitched is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the word switch meaning 'to turn something on or off', as in 'switch on' a light. So unswitched literally means 'not switched' — left in its original state or always connected.