uncapped — having no upper limit or restriction; not covered with a cap or lid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no upper limit or restriction; not covered with a cap or lid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkæpt/
Example Sentences
- My boss promised uncapped overtime pay, so I worked until my coffee maker begged for mercy.
- The uncapped pen leaked all over my exam paper.
- With uncapped internet speed, I downloaded movies faster than I could watch them.
uncapped
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkæpt/]
having no upper limit or restriction; not covered with a cap or lid
No limits, no caps
No longer trapped by what was mapped - possibilities uncapped!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'uncapped' derives from English 'cap,' which originally referred to a head covering or lid, combined with the negative prefix 'un-'. The term evolved to mean 'without a cap or cover' and figuratively 'without limits or restrictions,' particularly in modern usage relating to finances, data, or performance metrics.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + capped (fitted with a cap; subject to a limit or maximum). The past participle 'capped' functions as the base, with 'un-' negating the sense of being covered or bounded.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss promised uncapped overtime pay, so I worked until my coffee maker begged for mercy.”
“The uncapped pen leaked all over my exam paper.”
“With uncapped internet speed, I downloaded movies faster than I could watch them.”
“The startup offers uncapped growth potential for ambitious employees.”
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