Definition

Describing something that is not arranged in a pile or stack.

Example

The boxes were left unstacked in the corner of the room.

Conversation

Have you seen my books? They're all unstacked on the table.

Yeah, I noticed that! It looks like quite the mess.

I know, I need to organize them better.

Maybe we can stack them together later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstacked → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "stacked" (from the verb "stack", which comes from Old English "stacian", meaning to arrange in a pile). The word "unstacked" means not arranged in a pile or not stacked.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') arranged in a pile ('stacked') — that's what unstacked means.

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