unmake

Meanings

• Verb

  Undo or reverse the process of making something; destroy or dismantle.

• Verb

  Revert to a former state or condition.

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Synonyms

uncreate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unmake
bake , ake , break , make

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Variants

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unmade , unmake , unmakes , unmaking

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'undo', 'reverse', from Old English unian, unianian, unweavan, unweawan, from un- 'not' + wean 'become' or weavian 'weave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unmake' is often used in the context of art restoration, where restorers attempt to reverse the effects of time and damage on artwork.

2. In the context of computer programming, 'unmake' is a command used to undo the effects of a previous command or action.

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Related Concepts

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1. reverse: The opposite of a process or action. In the context of 'unmake', it refers to the undoing or reversal of a process or action.

2. undo: To reverse the effects or consequences of an action or to remove or take apart something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unmake' is often used metaphorically to describe the undoing or reversing of a situation or condition. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth's ambition and desire for power lead him to commit regicide, which ultimately leads to his downfall and 'unmaking' of his reign.

How to Memorize "unmake"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine unmaking an intricate puzzle or structure, step by step, until it returns to its original state.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unmake' with 'undo' or 'reverse' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'U Undo, N Negate, M Make Minus'.

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