unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
1
: not seen or perceived
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And my roots have been growing underneath ground unseen for so long. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 The new designation also could be a signal that the university is primed to further boost the Charlotte economy to previously unseen heights. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unseen 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unseen was in the 13th century

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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 16 May. 2024.

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unseen

adjective
un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
ˈən-
: not seen : invisible
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