untapped — not yet exploited or made use of; not having been accessed or utilized
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not yet exploited or made use of; not having been accessed or utilized
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈtæpt/
Korean meaning: 아직 개발되지 않은, 미개척의, 활용되지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언**탭**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills are an untapped goldmine for a restaurant business.
- The company discovered untapped markets in rural areas.
- His ability to sleep anywhere is an untapped superpower in college.
untapped
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈtæpt//
not yet exploited or made use of; not having been accessed or utilized
Explorers discover an untapped cave filled with precious gemstones
Untapped treasures once trapped, now found where they were mapped!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
un-(아니다) + tap(꼭지를 열다, 활용하다) + -ed(과거분사)의 조합으로, '아직 꼭지가 열리지 않은', 즉 '아직 활용되지 않은'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking skills are an untapped goldmine for a restaurant business.”
“The company discovered untapped markets in rural areas.”
“His ability to sleep anywhere is an untapped superpower in college.”
“Scientists believe there are untapped energy sources in the ocean depths.”
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