unformat
|un-for-mat|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈfɔːrˌmæt/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈfɔːmæt/
remove formatting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unformat' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'reverse' and the word 'format' meaning 'arrange or set out'.
Historical Evolution
'unformat' was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'format', creating a verb that means to reverse the formatting process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reverse the formatting', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove formatting from a document or text.
I need to unformat the text before applying the new style.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42