unmounted
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈmaʊntɪd/
KK: /ʌnˈmaʊntɪd/
adjective
Definition
Not attached or fixed in place; not mounted.
Example
The unmounted display was easy to move around the room.
Conversation
Did you see the bike I left outside?
Yeah, but it looked unmounted and a bit awkward there.
I forgot to lock it up properly!
No worries, just make sure it’s secure next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
detached
unattached
disengaged
Antonyms
mounted
attached
engaged
verb
Definition
To take something off or remove it from a mount or support.
Example
He unmounted the camera from the tripod before packing it away.
Tense Forms
Past: unmounted
Past Participle: unmounted
Conversation
Did you remember to unmount the hard drive before you unplugged it?
Oops! I completely forgot about that step.
You should be careful; it can cause data loss if you don't unmount it properly.
Root Explanation
Unmounted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mounted" (from the Old French "monter", meaning to climb or ascend). The word "unmounted" means not mounted or not placed on a support or base.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being used to describe something that is 'climbed' or 'ascended' ('mounted') — that's why unmounted means it is not placed on something.
Visually Confused Words
unremounted
uncounted
unmuted
mounted
unsurmounted
undismounted
surmounted
unwonted