Definition

Describing something that has not been removed from its pit or stone, such as certain fruits or olives.

Example

The recipe calls for unpitted olives to add more flavor to the dish.

Conversation

Did you try those olives I brought over last night?

Yeah, they were great, but I prefer them unpitted.

I didn't know you liked unpitted olives more than the pitted ones.

Absolutely! They have so much more flavor that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpitted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "pitted" (from the verb "pit" which comes from Old English "pytt", meaning to make a hole or cavity). The word "unpitted" means not having been made into a hole or cavity, often referring to fruit that has not had its pit removed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'hole' or 'cavity' ('pit') — that's why unpitted means something that still has its pit.

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