uncoupled Meaning & Definition
ˌən-ˈkə-pəl
What Does Uncoupled Mean?
Uncoupled is a verb that means to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars. It can also mean detach, disconnect.
Word Facts for Uncoupled
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌən-ˈkə-pəl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | unconnected, broke up and decoupled |
| Antonyms | joined, linked and unified |
Uncoupled Definition (Verb)
- to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars
- detach, disconnect
uncouple railroad cars
Synonyms of Uncoupled
unconnectedbroke updecoupleddisassociateddisconnecteddisjoineddisjointeddissevereddissociateddisuniteddivideddivorcedpartedramifiedresolvedseparatedseveredsplitsunderedunlinkedunyokedbreak updecoupledisassociatedisconnectdisjoindisjointdisseverdissociatedisunitedividedivorcepartramifyresolveseparateseversunderunlinkunyoke
Uncoupled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Uncoupled
Uncoupled in a Sentence
We uncoupled the trailer and left it behind.
uncouple railroad cars
uncoupled the two railroad cars
Word Forms & Grammar
un·cou·pled
un·cou·pling
un·cou·ples
un·cou·pler noun
uncouple
uncoupled
uncoupler
uncouplers
uncouples
uncoupling
uncoupled (not comparable)
Origin of Uncoupled
Origin 1: From un- + coupled.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
First Known Use
14th century
How to Pronounce Uncoupled
Uncoupled is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkə-pəl/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kə).
Questions People Ask About Uncoupled
What part of speech is uncoupled?
Uncoupled is a verb.
What is another word for uncoupled?
Close synonyms of uncoupled are unconnected, broke up and decoupled. See the full list of uncoupled synonyms and antonyms.