Pronunciation: [ʌntˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The word "untied" is spelled with an "i" after the letter "t" because it follows the rule of the "magic e" in English spelling. The "magic e" changes the pronunciation of the vowel before it to a long sound. In this case, the letter "i" in "tied" has a short sound, but with the "e" after the "t", the "i" becomes a long sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "untied" is /ʌnˈtaɪd/, with stress on the second syllable.
Untied is an adjective commonly derived from the verb to untie, referring to the act of removing or loosening a knot, tie, or fastening, thereby freeing or releasing something from a restrained or bound state. It is a term used to describe the condition of objects or entities that were once securely fastened together but have since been separated or undone.
In a literal sense, untied can describe the state of a shoelace, rope, or knot that has been unfastened, liberating the object it previously held together. This term can also be extended metaphorically to describe situations where a constraint, restriction, or bond is removed, leading to an increased sense of freedom or detachment. For example, the concept of an untied hand is often utilized to convey the idea of unrestricted movement or independence.
Figuratively, untied can be used to depict an aspect of emotional liberation or release from a particular attachment or bond. It can signify a state of being unencumbered or unburdened by the constraints of a relationship, obligation, or task. Additionally, untied can be employed to describe the unraveling or disentanglement of a complex issue, indicating the process of resolving or clarifying a situation.
In summary, untied denotes the condition of an object, individual, or situation that has been freed from a state of being tied, fastened, or restricted, involving a physical, metaphorical, or emotional disconnection or detachment.
• Loosed, as a knot; unbound.
• Not bound or gathered in a knot; not held by any fastening.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "untied" is derived from Old English "untigon", which can be broken down into "un-" (a prefix indicating "not" or "lack of") and "tigon" (verb meaning "to tie"). Over time, "untigon" evolved into "untien" and eventually became "untied" in Modern English.
