unmarked

American  

[uhn-mahrkt] / ʌnˈmɑrkt /

adjective

1. not marked.

2. Linguistics.

   1. characterized by the absence of a distinctive phonological feature, as (p), which, in contrast to (b), lacks the distinctive feature of voicing.

   2. characterized by the absence of a grammatical marker, as the singular in English in contrast to the plural, which is typically marked marked mark by an -s ending.

   3. neutral with regard to an element of meaning specified by a semantically related item.

   4. occurring more typically than an alternative form.

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unmarked British  

/ ʌnˈmɑːkt /

adjective

1. not carrying a mark or marks

   an unmarked police car

2. not noticed or observed

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Etymology

Origin of unmarked

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- ¹, marked

Example Sentences

On Monday afternoon, he was seen being led away from his London home by plain clothes officers who put him in the back of an unmarked car.

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On Saturday, several unmarked police cars were again seen at Andrew's former Windsor mansion Royal Lodge, where he lived for many years.

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On Friday, unmarked police cars and vans were seen coming and going at Royal Lodge, the sprawling 30-room Windsor property where Andrew lived for many years.

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On Thursday morning, vehicles believed to be unmarked police cars were seen at Sandringham - the King's Norfolk estate, where the former prince has been living since leaving his home in Windsor, in Berkshire.

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Hoping to cover dark patches on his skin that had been caused by acne, Daniel relied on an unmarked product given to him by a friend.

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