Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unmated

Adjective

/ʌnˈmeɪtɪd/

Definition

Not matched or paired with a mate.

Examples

Many species experience challenges in finding partners, leading to a larger number of unmated individuals in certain environments.
The research focused on the behavior of unmated birds during the mating season.

Meaning

The term ‘unmated’ refers to an individual that has not found a partner or mate, often used in the context of animals or insects in natural or breeding studies.