Definition

Describing something that has not been cut or trimmed, especially in relation to images or plants.

Example

The photographer preferred the uncropped version of the image to show the full scene.

Conversation

I just bought a new camera, but the photos are all uncropped.

That's interesting! Are you planning to edit them later?

Yeah, I prefer to keep them uncropped at first to see the full picture.

That makes sense. It gives you more options for framing later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncropped → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "cropped" (from the Old English "croppian", meaning to cut off or to harvest). The word "uncropped" means not cut off or not harvested, referring to something that remains in its original state or has not been trimmed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'cut off' ('cropped') — that's why 'uncropped' means something that hasn't been cut or trimmed.

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