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unreplaced en · ADJ

Etymology

From un- + replaced.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Not replaced.
    • They were clearly formed by replacement of the schists particle by particle, as shown by the frequent preservation of the schist structure in a banding of the sulphide minerals, the residual shreds of unreplaced schist material in the ores, and the usual gradual transition from unreplaced schists to those completely replaced by massive sulphides. 1921, C. K. Leith, The Economic Aspect of Geology:
    • At this same time, my copy began coming back to me uncorrected; words whited out and not replaced in the haste of a deadline remained unreplaced, spelling errors (and I don't mean "potatoe") remained uncorrected. 1992 August 28, Bobby London, “Blood, Sweat, and Ink”, in Chicago Reader: