How Do You Spell UNPICK?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈɪk] (IPA)

The word "unpick" is spelled with the letters U-N-P-I-C-K. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌʌnˈpɪk/, representing the sounds "uh-n" for the beginning syllable, "ih" for the middle "i" sound, and "k" for the ending consonant. The word means to undo or unravel something that has been stitched or sewn together. The spelling of "unpick" is consistent with English phonetic rules, with the prefix "un-" indicating a reversal of the action and the base word "pick" referring to removing something.

UNPICK Meaning and Definition

1. Unpick is a verb that refers to the act of undoing or taking apart stitches or seams, typically with a needle or a related tool. It involves removing thread or yarn from fabric, thus disassembling a sewn or knitted piece.

   To unpick often requires precision and care, as the goal is to separate the threads without damaging the material. It is commonly employed when altering or repairing garments, ensuring that a mistake in sewing or knitting can be corrected without having to start from scratch.

   The term can also be used metaphorically, outside the realm of textiles, to describe the act of analyzing or scrutinizing something in great detail with the intention of understanding or exposing its intricacies or flaws. In this context, unpick implies taking apart a complex matter or argument in order to examine its components or challenge its validity.

   The process of unpicking requires patience and steady hands, as well as a discerning eye for detail. It is a task often performed by tailors, seamstresses, or individuals proficient in needlework. It allows for the rectification of mistakes, alteration of designs, or even the repurposing of materials once a piece has served its original purpose.

   Through the act of unpicking, old stitches are removed, offering the opportunity for repair, improvement, or the creation of something entirely new.

Common Misspellings for UNPICK

• unick
• unliek
• untack
• opick
• unlik
• auspick
• andpick
• unicq
• unlick
• untik
• unpire
• inpack
• upack
• unqic
• unlicky
• untick
• epick
• unpic
• unlickd
• unpece
• unhico
• unicko
• uppik
• unpiky
• unpikcy
• unpluck
• Utopick
• typpick
• Unprinci
• Unpeek
• unpicie
• Unpacict
• UNFICKYP
• Funick
• unsicul

Etymology of UNPICK

The word "unpick" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse", and the verb "pick". The verb "pick" is ultimately derived from the Old English word "pician", which meant "to prick" or "to pierce". Over time, "pick" came to be used in various senses, including "to gather by selecting" or "to choose carefully". The addition of the prefix "un-" to "pick" creates the opposite meaning, indicating the action of undoing or reversing the act of picking. Thus, "unpick" refers to the act of undoing or taking apart something that was previously picked or gathered.

Similar spelling words for UNPICK

• unvoiced,
• unbacked,
• unbuckle,
• unpack.

Conjugate verb Unpick

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unpicked

you would have unpicked

he/she/it would have unpicked

we would have unpicked

they would have unpicked

I would have unpick

you would have unpick

he/she/it would have unpick

we would have unpick

they would have unpick

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unpicking

you would have been unpicking

he/she/it would have been unpicking

we would have been unpicking

they would have been unpicking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unpick

you would unpick

he/she/it would unpick

we would unpick

they would unpick

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unpicking

you would be unpicking

he/she/it would be unpicking

we would be unpicking

they would be unpicking

FUTURE

I will unpick

you will unpick

he/she/it will unpick

we will unpick

they will unpick

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unpicking

you will be unpicking

he/she/it will be unpicking

we will be unpicking

they will be unpicking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unpicked

you will have unpicked

he/she/it will have unpicked

we will have unpicked

they will have unpicked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unpicking

you will have been unpicking

he/she/it will have been unpicking

we will have been unpicking

they will have been unpicking

IMPERATIVE

you unpick

we let´s unpick

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unpick

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unpicking

you were unpicking

he/she/it was unpicking

we were unpicking

they were unpicking

PAST PARTICIPLE

unpicked

PAST PERFECT

I had unpicked

you had unpicked

he/she/it had unpicked

we had unpicked

they had unpicked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unpicking

you had been unpicking

he/she/it had been unpicking

we had been unpicking

they had been unpicking

PRESENT

I unpick

you unpick

he/she/it unpicks

we unpick

they unpick

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unpicking

you are unpicking

he/she/it is unpicking

we are unpicking

they are unpicking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unpicking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unpicked

you have unpicked

he/she/it has unpicked

we have unpicked

they have unpicked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unpicking

you have been unpicking

he/she/it has been unpicking

we have been unpicking

they have been unpicking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unpick

SIMPLE PAST

I unpicked

you unpicked

he/she/it unpicked

we unpicked

they unpicked