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unpowered en · ADJ

Etymology

From un- + powered.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Lacking in power, especially electrical power.
  2. (not-comparable) Not using or requiring power, especially artificial power.
    • The unpowered steering on the early model tandem steer British-built Fodens was almost unbelievable at times. 2000, Bob Foster, Birdum or Bust!, Henley Beach, SA: Seaview Press, page 98:
    • an unpowered boat; an unpowered glider

Antonyms

powered

unpowered en · VERB

Etymology

From un- + powered.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, participle, past) simple past and past participle of unpower
    form of unpower