How Do You Spell UNPINNED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈɪnd] (IPA)

The word "unpinned" is spelled with the prefix "un-", indicating negation or reversal, and the root "pinned", meaning to fasten something with a pin. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /ʌnˈpɪnd/. The stressed syllable is "pinned" and is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a voiced nasal consonant "n" and a voiceless dental consonant "d". The prefix "un-" is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a voiced nasal consonant "n".

UNPINNED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "unpinned" refers to the act of removing, releasing, or dislodging an object or item from being attached or secured by a pin or pins. It involves the disconnection of a pin or similar fastening device, often resulting in the separation or detachment of two objects.

    In a literal sense, the term is commonly used to describe the action of removing a physical pin, such as those used in household tasks, crafts, or mechanical devices. For example, when securing fabric layers together, a pin may be inserted through the layers to hold them in place. Unpinning would involve the act of pulling the pin out, allowing the layers to separate.

    Metaphorically, "unpinned" can also be used to describe the act of freeing or liberating oneself or someone else from a particular situation or constraint. It implies breaking away from a fixed or restricted state, often associated with an emotional or psychological context. For instance, if someone has been feeling trapped or constrained by their responsibilities or obligations, they may seek to "unpin" themselves from these burdens to regain a sense of freedom or autonomy.

    In summary, "unpinned" refers to the process of releasing, disconnecting, or disengaging a pin or similar fastening device, either physically or metaphorically, leading to the separation or liberation of objects or individuals.

Common Misspellings for UNPINNED

Etymology of UNPINNED

The word "unpinned" is a verb form of the adjective "pinned". The etymology of "pinned" is rooted in the Old English word "pinnian", meaning "to fasten or attach with a pin". It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word "pinnaz". "Pinnian" has also evolved into the Middle English word "pinnen" before eventually becoming "pin" in modern English. Therefore, "unpinned" simply means reversing the action of fastening or attaching something with a pin.

Similar spelling words for UNPINNED

Conjugate verb Unpinned

CONDITIONAL

I would unpinned
you would unpinned
he/she/it would unpinned
we would unpinned
they would unpinned
I would unpin
we would unpin
you would unpin
he/she/it would unpin
they would unpin

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unpinning
you would be unpinning
he/she/it would be unpinning
we would be unpinning
they would be unpinning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unpinned
you would have unpinned
he/she/it would have unpinned
we would have unpinned
they would have unpinned

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unpinning
you would have been unpinning
he/she/it would have been unpinning
we would have been unpinning
they would have been unpinning

FUTURE

I will unpin
you will unpin
he/she/it will unpin
we will unpin
they will unpin

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unpinning
you will be unpinning
he/she/it will be unpinning
we will be unpinning
they will be unpinning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unpinned
you will have unpinned
he/she/it will have unpinned
we will have unpinned
they will have unpinned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unpinning
you will have been unpinning
he/she/it will have been unpinning
we will have been unpinning
they will have been unpinning

IMPERATIVE

you unpin
we let´s unpin

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unpin

PAST

I unpinned
you unpinned
he/she/it unpinned
we unpinned
they unpinned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unpinning
you were unpinning
he/she/it was unpinning
we were unpinning
they were unpinning

PAST PARTICIPLE

unpinned

PAST PERFECT

I had unpinned
you had unpinned
he/she/it had unpinned
we had unpinned
they had unpinned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unpinning
you had been unpinning
he/she/it had been unpinning
we had been unpinning
they had been unpinning

PRESENT

I unpin
you unpin
he/she/it unpins
we unpin
they unpin

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unpinning
you are unpinning
he/she/it is unpinning
we are unpinning
they are unpinning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unpinning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unpinned
you have unpinned
he/she/it has unpinned
we have unpinned
they have unpinned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unpinning
you have been unpinning
he/she/it has been unpinning
we have been unpinning
they have been unpinning