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UNVOICED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not made explicit
Example:
his action is clear but his reason remains unstated
Synonyms:
unexpressed; unsaid; unspoken; unstated; unuttered; unverbalised; unverbalized; unvoiced
Classified under:
Similar:
implicit; inexplicit (implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Produced without vibration of the vocal cords
Example:
unvoiced consonants such as 'p' and 'k' and 's'
Synonyms:
hard; surd; unvoiced; voiceless
Classified under:
Similar:
whispered (spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords)
Antonym:
voiced (produced with vibration of the vocal cords)
