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unwritten

/ʌnˈrɪt.ən/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ʌnˈrɪt.ən/

Describes something that is not written down, such as a rule, agreement, or tradition, but is generally understood or accepted.

ruОписывает то, что не записано, например правило, соглашение или традицию, но обычно понимается или принимается.esDescribe algo que no está escrito, como una regla, un acuerdo o una tradición, pero que generalmente se entiende o se acepta.frQualifie ce qui n'est pas écrit, comme une règle, une convention ou une tradition, mais qui est généralement compris ou accepté.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht schriftlich festgehalten ist, zum Beispiel eine Regel, eine Vereinbarung oder eine Tradition, das aber dennoch allgemein verstanden oder akzeptiert wird.ptDescreve algo que não está registrado por escrito, como uma regra, um acordo ou uma tradição, mas que geralmente é compreendido ou aceito.zh指未写成文字的,如规则、约定或传统,但通常被理解或接受。arيصف ما لم يُكتب أو يُدوَّن، مثل قاعدة أو اتفاق أو عرف، لكنه مفهوم أو متعارف عليه ضمنًا.

  1. Not recorded in writing B2 formal

    Not written down or documented; existing only in oral tradition or custom.

    • The tribe has many unwritten laws passed down through generations.
    • An unwritten agreement was made between the two leaders.
    • These unwritten rules are understood by everyone in the community.

    ruНеписаныйesNo escrito, no documentadofrnon écritdeUngeschriebenptNão escritozh不成文的arغير مكتوب

    Synonyms: customaryoralspokentraditionalundocumentedunrecordedverbalword-of-mouth

    Antonyms: documentedrecordedwritten

  2. Implied or understood B2 formal

    Not formally stated but generally accepted or understood.

    • There is an unwritten rule that you should not interrupt the speaker.
    • The unwritten code of conduct requires honesty among members.
    • In many cultures, there are unwritten expectations about hospitality.

    ruНеписаныйesno escrito, tácitofrNon écrit, tacitedeUngeschriebenptNão escritozh不成文的arغير مكتوب

    Synonyms: implicittacitunderstoodunsaidunspoken

    Antonyms: explicitexpressformalstatedwritten

  • more unwritten comparative form
  • most unwritten superlative form