Meaning & Definition of word "Unwritten"

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    Unwritten

    /ʌnˈrɪtən/

    adjective:

    • 1. Not put into writing; not documented.
      • Example: There are many unwritten rules in the office that everyone seems to follow.
    • 2. Not recorded or expressed in a tangible form; existing only in thought or oral tradition.
      • Example: The unwritten history of the community was passed down through generations.
    • 3. Not officially established or recognized; informal or implicit.
      • Example: He followed the unwritten guidelines of etiquette during the meeting.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'written', the past participle of 'write'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unwritten rules:

    Rules that are understood but not formally laid out.

    unwritten contract:

    An agreement that is not documented but is recognized by the involved parties.

    unwritten law:

    A set of principles or norms that guide behavior without being codified.

    Related Words

    write:

    To compose text or inscribe.

    script:

    The written text of a play, film, or broadcast.

    inscription:

    Words written or engraved on a surface.

    Slang Meanings of unwritten

    Meaning: Something widely recognized without being formally stated.

    Example Sentence: In the office, there's an unwritten rule that we don't talk politics during lunch.

    Meaning: A code of conduct that everyone seems to follow.

    Example Sentence: In our group, we have some unwritten guidelines about how we share tasks.