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unpowered

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Lacking in power, especially electrical power.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Not using or requiring power, especially artificial power.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • an unpowered boat; an unpowered glider

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

simple past and past participle of unpower

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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4

adjective

Meaning 4

not having or using power

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: powered

History

Etymology

From un- + powered.