Definition

Describing something that has not been placed in a pot, often referring to plants or soil.

Example

The unpotted plant needs to be transferred to a larger container for better growth.

Conversation

Have you seen my plants?

Yeah, I noticed they were still unpotted on the shelf.

I forgot to buy pots for them last weekend.

You should get on that; they need some space to grow!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove a plant from its pot, usually to transfer it to a different container or to plant it in the ground.

Example

After a few weeks, I decided to unpot the small tree and place it in a larger pot.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to water the plants after you unpotted them?

Oh no, I completely forgot!

I hope they’re okay; I was worried they might dry out.

Root Explanation

Unpotted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "potted" (from the verb "pot" which comes from Old French *pot*, meaning to place in a pot). The word "unpotted" means not placed in a pot or removed from a pot.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') placed in a 'pot' — that's why unpotted means it has been taken out of a pot.

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