Definition

Not worn down or damaged by friction or erosion.

Example

The unabraded surface of the rock was smooth and shiny.

Conversation

Did you see that rock climbing area by the lake?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I heard the cliffs are almost completely unabraded.

That means they must be really challenging to climb, right?

For sure! I can’t wait to check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unabraded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "abradere" (from Latin, meaning to scrape off). The word "unabraded" means not scraped or worn down, indicating a surface that remains intact.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'scraped off' ('abradere') — this helps you remember that unabraded means something that has not been worn down.

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