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to undeclare

to undeclare

9.0
To remove a previous statement that tells the computer about a variable or function
  • verb
  • /ˌʌndɪˈklɛr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desdeclara
  • The software allows users to undeclare options they selected earlier in the setup process.

Examples

  • In programming, you can undeclare a variable if you no longer need it in your code.

  • To fix the error, the developer had to undeclare the previous settings in the application.

  • We do not undeclare that the law is not going to be upheld.

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Synonyms

to unset
vsto undeclare
6.5

To remove a choice or value so it no longer applies

is specific to reversing declared items mainly in programming contexts

Antonyms

to declare
  • Formal
950 3.7

To officially tell other people or officials about something

Surface Forms

undeclare infinitive
undeclared past
undeclared past participle
undeclaring present participle
undeclares third person singular

Morphology

undeclare = declare (transparent) = un + declare

A straightforward prefixation with 'un-' meaning 'reverse/remove' applied to the verb 'declare', which yields the sense 'to revoke or remove a declaration' used in technical contexts.

Etymology

Undeclare is built from the prefix un- meaning 'undo' and the word declare meaning 'to make clear' or 'say openly'. So undeclare means to undo or remove a previous declaration, for example taking away a variable declaration in code.