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unframed

|un-framed|

/ʌnˈfreɪm/

(unframe)

not in a frame / frame removed

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
unframe	unframes	unframed	unframed	unframing	unframed

Etymology

Etymology Information

'unframed' is formed from the negative prefix 'un-' (Old English 'un-' meaning 'not') combined with 'frame' (Middle English 'frame').

Historical Evolution

'un-' (Old English) + 'frame' (from Middle English 'frame') combined in Modern English to form 'unframed' meaning 'not framed' or 'having the frame removed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially and historically it has meant 'not provided with a frame' or 'having had a frame removed'; this basic sense has been retained into modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'unframe' — to remove the frame from (something).

He unframed the photograph to replace the old mat.

Synonyms

removed the frame fromtook downdismounted

Antonyms

framed mounted

Adjective 1

not enclosed in or provided with a frame (used of pictures, mirrors, etc.).

The gallery displayed several unframed paintings on the wall.

Synonyms