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- [uhn-kuhp-uh l]
- /ʌnˈkʌp əl/
- /ʌnˈkʌp.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kuhp-uh l]
- /ʌnˈkʌp əl/
Definitions of uncoupling word
- verb with object uncoupling to release the coupling or link between; disconnect; let go: to uncouple railroad cars. 1
- verb with object uncoupling to end (a romantic relationship or marriage): Their marriage was uncoupled by financial problems. 1
- verb without object uncoupling to become unfastened; let go: The glider uncoupled from the tow plane. 1
- verb without object uncoupling to end a romantic relationship or marriage: My sister and her boyfriend have uncoupled after ten years together. 1
- verb without object uncoupling (of a romantic relationship or marriage) to end. 1
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Origin of uncoupling
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English unco(u)plen; see un-2, couple
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Parts of speech for Uncoupling
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
uncoupling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uncoupling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncoupling
noun uncoupling
- disengagement — the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged.
- disentanglement — Removal of, or extrication from twists, tangles, complications or confusion.
- detachment — Detachment is the feeling that you have of not being personally involved in something or of having no emotional interest in it.
- disjoining — Present participle of disjoin.
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