Definition

A person or program that removes items from a package or container, or a software that decompresses files.

Example

The unpacker quickly extracted all the files from the compressed folder.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new unpacker tool for our software?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really useful for managing files.

I'm thinking of trying it out to see if it makes things easier.

Definitely! A good unpacker can save a lot of time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpacker → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "pack" (from Old French *pacquer*, meaning to pack or bundle) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "unpacker" refers to a person who unpacks or removes items from a packed state.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is the opposite of packing — they are 'removing' ('un-') items that have been 'bundled' ('pack'). This helps you remember that an unpacker is someone who takes things out of a package.

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