unstopped

The river flowed unstopped through the wide valley.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not obstructed or blocked: "unstopped" describes something that is open, free from obstacles, or not closed off. It refers to a state where there is no impediment or barrier.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The drain remained unstopped after the plumber's inspection. (The drain was not blocked and allowed free flow.)
  • Her unstopped creativity led to a flood of new ideas. (Her creativity was not hindered or restrained.)
  • The unstopped pipe allowed water to flow freely. (The pipe was not sealed or closed.)

Advanced Usage

• In technical contexts: "unstopped" can describe a container or passage that is not sealed or plugged.

  • The unstopped bottle caused the liquid to evaporate quickly. (The bottle had no stopper or lid.)

• Figurative use: "unstopped" can indicate a lack of interruption or obstruction in abstract processes.

  • The unstopped flow of information was crucial for the investigation. (The information was not blocked or censored.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unstop (verb): to remove an obstruction from something.

  • He used a plunger to unstop the toilet. (He cleared the blockage.)

• Stopped (adj): blocked or closed off.

  • The stopped sink needed repair. (The sink was obstructed.)

Synonyms

• Clear: free from obstructions.
• Open: not closed or blocked.
• Unobstructed: without barriers or hindrances.

Related Idioms

• No idiom directly associated with "unstopped": The word is primarily used in literal or technical senses, rather than in idiomatic expressions.