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The rule was unstated but everyone followed it.
What does Unstated mean?
Unstated means not said directly.
Dictionary definition
Unstated means not said or written directly, but sometimes still understood.
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Unstated in a sentence
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The story had an unstated message about patience.
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Readers often infer unstated ideas by combining clues from dialogue, actions, and setting.
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Practice 1
What does unstated mean?
Unstated describes a meaning, rule, or idea that is not directly said or written.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unstated?
Implied is close in meaning because it means suggested without being directly stated.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unstated?
Stated is the direct contrast because unstated means not stated.
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WordUnstated.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnstated means not said directly.
ExampleExample: The rule was unstated but everyone followed it.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · stay · tid
- Strongest beat
- stay
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stay.
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Synonyms
Words like Unstated
impliedUse when meaning is suggested but not said directly.
unspokenUse when something is not said aloud.
Antonyms
Opposite words
statedUse when something is said or written clearly.
explicitUse when something is fully and directly expressed.
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Hint for students
Unstated means not said or written directly. In reading, students often use clues to understand unstated ideas.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse unstated with unimportant. An unstated idea can be very important even when it is not said directly.
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Write one sentence that shows unstated without using the word unstated. Then underline the clue words that show an idea is suggested but not said directly. Example: No one said the room was cold, but everyone kept their coats on. Clue words: no one said, cold, kept their coats on Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an idea that is suggested but not directly said?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Readers often infer unstated ideas by combining clues from dialogue, actions, and setting." Why does unstated fit better than explicit?
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