unpaired

• Descreve algo que não tem par ou não forma par; usado frequentemente em contextos técnicos, como biologia (nadadeira ímpar) ou física (elétron desemparelhado).

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.

   Não pareado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslonematelessoddsinglesolitaryunaccompaniedunattachedunmatched

   Antônimosmatchedpaired

2. Single or aloneB2formal

   Existing or occurring without a corresponding pair.

   Desemparelhado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalonelonesinglesolitaryunaccompaniedunattachedunmatched

   Antônimoscoupledmatchedpairedtwinned