How Do You Spell UNTENDERED?

Pronunciation: [ʌntˈɛndəd] (IPA)

Untendered is a word that refers to something that hasn't been offered for consideration, such as a bid or an offer. The pronunciation of the word can be written as /ʌnˈtɛndərd/. The initial "un" prefix means "not", followed by the stressed syllable "tend", which means "offered". The final syllable "ered" is a common pronunciation of "-ered" in English, indicating that the word is a past participle or adjective. The spelling of each sound in the word follows conventional English spelling rules.

UNTENDERED Meaning and Definition

1. Untendered is an adjective that refers to something that has not been offered, presented, or submitted for consideration or acceptance. It describes a situation or an object that has not been tendered, which means it has not been formally proposed, suggested, or provided to another party for their evaluation or decision.

   When an item or a service is untendered, it means that it has not been officially put up for bidding or tender, where interested parties can submit their offers or proposals. This term is commonly used in business and procurement contexts, particularly in government contracting or public tenders, where multiple vendors compete to secure a contract by presenting their respective bids.

   In such cases, if a particular item or service is untendered, it signifies that it has not been made available for public bidding. This could happen due to various reasons, including limited demand, proprietary product or technology, or a direct appointment of a vendor due to special circumstances.

   Overall, untendered describes the absence of a formal proposal or offer, suggesting that the subject has not been made open for consideration, evaluation, or acceptance by potential interested parties or recipients.

2. Not offered.

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

Common Misspellings for UNTENDERED

• unnentered
• untendre
• Untundered
• Untandered
• ungendereds
• ungenered
• ungendared
• Untrezsered
• Untindered
• Untootered
• Unendereed
• Unhennered
• Unbendeded
• Unbendened
• undenvered

Etymology of UNTENDERED

The word untendered is derived from the combination of the prefix un- and the verb tender.

The prefix un- is of English origin and is used to indicate the negation or absence of a quality or action. It is universally applied to various words to form their negative meanings.

The verb tender comes from the Old French word tendre, which means to stretch, offer, or present. In English, tender can have several meanings, including to offer or present, to show care or concern, or to make a formal offer.

When the prefix un- is added to tender, it negates the action of offering, presenting, or showing care or concern, resulting in the word untendered.