How Do You Spell UNRIVET?

Pronunciation: [ʌnɹˈɪvɪt] (IPA)

The word "unrivet" is spelled with the "un-" prefix, indicating negation or reversal, and the root word "rivet," which means to fasten or secure something firmly. It is pronounced as /ʌnˈrɪvɪt/ (un-RIV-it) with emphasis on the second syllable. The "r" in "rivet" is pronounced with a strong rolling sound, which may be difficult for non-native English speakers. The spelling and pronunciation of "unrivet" are straightforward and intuitive, making it easy to learn and use in everyday conversation.

UNRIVET Meaning and Definition

  1. Unrivet is a verb that refers to the act of removing a rivet or a fastening mechanism used to connect two or more components together. A rivet is a type of fastener consisting of a cylindrical shaft with a head on one end and typically a formed tail on the other end. It is commonly used in various applications such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries to secure metal, plastic, or even fabric materials.

    To unrivet means to detach, separate, or disassemble the joined parts by removing the rivet. This is often accomplished by using specialized tools like a rivet punch or a drill to drill the rivet out, allowing the components joined by the rivet to be separated. The unriveting process may require caution and precision to avoid damaging or deforming the adjoining materials.

    Unriveting is typically done when disassembling or repairing structures or machinery that have been previously riveted together. By unriveting, the components can be separated, allowing access to the internal parts for maintenance, repairs, or replacement. It can also be necessary when modifications or alterations need to be made to the structure or when recycling materials with rivets.

    Overall, unriveting is the act of removing or extracting a rivet to disassemble or separate joined components, often done with specific tools to ensure the safe and efficient separation of materials.

  2. To loose from rivets; to unfasten.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNRIVET

  • ynrivet
  • hnrivet
  • jnrivet
  • inrivet
  • 8nrivet
  • 7nrivet
  • ubrivet
  • umrivet
  • ujrivet
  • uhrivet
  • uneivet
  • undivet
  • unfivet
  • untivet
  • un5ivet
  • un4ivet
  • unruvet
  • unrjvet
  • unrkvet
  • unrovet

Etymology of UNRIVET

The word "unrivet" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the noun "rivet".

The noun "rivet" comes from the Old French word "rivet" or "rivee", meaning "a small metal pin or bolt used to fasten things together". This Old French word ultimately derives from the Latin word "riuus", meaning "stream" or "river". The connection between "rivet" and "river" likely comes from the idea of the rivet flowing or fastening two pieces together, similar to how a river flows between two banks.

When the prefix "un-" is added to "rivet", it forms the word "unrivet", meaning to remove or separate the rivets.

Conjugate verb Unrivet

CONDITIONAL

I would unrivet
you would unrivet
he/she/it would unrivet
we would unrivet
they would unrivet

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you unrivet
we let´s unrivet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unrivet

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

unriveted

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I unrivet
you unrivet
he/she/it unrivets
we unrivet
they unrivet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unriveting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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