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Unbarred

/ʌnˈbɑːrd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Not barred; open or unobstructed.

    "The garden was unbarred, allowing anyone to enter freely."
  2. 2

    Figuratively, free from restrictions or limitations.

    "Her unbarred creativity led to innovative solutions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'unbarred' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the past participle 'barred', which comes from the Old English 'berian', meaning 'to secure or obstruct'. The term has evolved to describe something that is not obstructed or restricted, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense.

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