unconsolidated

CEFRC1

/ənkəˈnsɑləˌdeɪtɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not combined into one stronger or more organized whole.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of unconsolidate

Examples

  • The building foundation was constructed on loose, unconsolidated soil.

  • The building was constructed on a base of loose and unconsolidated soil.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Not consolidated.

More examples

In context

  • Unconsolidated sediments can behave like a liquid during an earthquake.

  • an unconsolidated subsidiary

  • unconsolidated backfill

Antonyms

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The sand on the beach was blank and shifted easily when walked on.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + consolidated.