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The box had an unidentified symbol on it.
What does Unidentified mean?
Unidentified means not identified or not named.
Dictionary definition
Unidentified means not recognized, named, or known.
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Unidentified in a sentence
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The scientist labeled the sample as unidentified until more tests were complete.
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In a mystery, an unidentified speaker can make readers ask who is giving the message and why.
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Practice 1
What does unidentified mean?
Unidentified describes someone or something that has not been recognized, named, or identified.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unidentified?
Unknown is close in meaning because unidentified things have not been recognized or named.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unidentified?
Identified is the direct contrast because unidentified means not identified.
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Unidentified
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un · eye · den · tuh · fyd · strongest beat: den
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WordUnidentified.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnidentified means not identified or not named.
ExampleExample: The box had an unidentified symbol on it.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · eye · den · tuh · fyd
- Strongest beat
- den
- Ending
- fyd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on den.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
identifiedUse when something has been recognized or named.
knownUse when something is recognized or understood.
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Word family
Unidentified word family
Base word
identify
adjective
identified
Recognized or named.
adjective
unidentified
Not recognized or named.
noun
identification
The act of identifying something.
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Hint for students
Unidentified means not recognized, named, or known yet. It often appears when people need more information before naming something.
Common mix-up
Unidentified is not the same as invisible. Something can be seen clearly and still be unidentified if no one knows what it is.
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Write one sentence that shows unidentified without using the word unidentified. Then underline the clue words that show something has not been named, recognized, or known. Example: The camera showed a strange mark, but no one could tell what made it. Clue words: strange mark, no one, tell what made it Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not recognized or named yet?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The scientist labeled the sample as unidentified until more tests were complete." Why does unidentified fit better than identified?
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