unpack

Meanings

• Verb

  To take the contents out of a package or container.

  - "After the journey, we unpacked our luggage."
  - "The children were excited to unpack their Christmas presents."

• Verb

  To examine and understand the components or implications of a complex issue.

  - "After the debate, politicians began to unpack the implications of the new policy."
  - "To truly appreciate a piece of art, one must take the time to unpack its symbolism."

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Antonyms

pack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unpack
hack , pack , whack

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Variants

List of all variants of unpack that leads to same result
unpack , unpacked , unpacker , unpackers , unpacking , unpacks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The verb 'unpack' comes from the noun 'pack,' which means a collection of items wrapped, bundled, or contained together. 'Un-' is a prefix meaning 'reverse' or 'undo.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unpack' is often used in the context of software development to describe the process of installing and configuring software.

2. The phrase 'unpack your bags' is sometimes used as a metaphor for expressing relief or excitement after a long journey.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Packaging: The process of preparing goods for transportation, storage, or sale by enclosing or containerizing them.

2. Exploration: The act of discovering or investigating new things, often in unfamiliar environments.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unpack' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of examining and understanding complex issues. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway unpacks the meaning behind Gatsby's enigmatic past.

How to Memorize "unpack"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize unpacking a suitcase or opening a box to see the contents being taken out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unpack' with the idea of revealing hidden contents or understanding complex issues.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Unpacking Understands New Complexities And Knowledge' to remember the meaning of the word.

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