unpaired

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'a pas de paire ou qui ne forme pas une paire ; souvent utilisé dans des contextes techniques comme la biologie (nageoire impaire) ou la physique (électron non apparié).

Describes something that is not matched or not forming a pair; often used in technical contexts such as biology (unpaired fin) or physics (unpaired electron).

1. Not matched or pairedB2formal

   Not having a partner or counterpart; solitary.

   non apparié, sans partenaire

   • He found an unpaired sock in the laundry.
   • The unpaired glove was left on the bench.
   • In the experiment, the unpaired samples were analyzed separately.

   Synonymeslonematelessoddsinglesolitaryunaccompaniedunattachedunmatched

   Antonymesmatchedpaired

2. Single or aloneB2formal

   Existing or occurring without a corresponding pair.

   Non apparié (seul, sans paire)

   • The unpaired electron in the atom makes it highly reactive.
   • She wore an unpaired earring as a fashion statement.
   • The unpaired shoe was discarded after the other was lost.

   Synonymesalonelonesinglesolitaryunaccompaniedunattachedunmatched

   Antonymescoupledmatchedpairedtwinned