Definition

Describing something that has not been filled with air or gas, remaining in its original flat state.

Example

The balloon remained uninflated until the party started.

Conversation

Have you seen my basketball? I think it’s still uninflated in the garage.

Oh, I haven’t checked there yet. It might be time to pump it up!

Yeah, I can’t believe I forgot about it. Playing with a uninflated ball is no fun at all.

True! Let’s fix that so we can play later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninflated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "inflate" (from Latin "inflatare", meaning to blow up or fill with air). The word "uninflated" means not filled with air or not expanded.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'inflate' which means to fill with air — so 'uninflated' describes something that is not filled with air.

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