unlinked

adjective

un·​linked ˌən-ˈliŋ(k)t How to pronounce unlinked (audio)
: not belonging to the same genetic linkage group
unlinked genes

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The unlinked lesson plans are still available through a web search. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 In 2022, the last year for which data was submitted to the Federal Transit Administration, the MTA reported the following operating costs (no capital) per unlinked trip: $10.71 for heavy rail, $8.88 for light rail and $5.31 for bus. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024 If Search and Maps are unlinked, Google Maps will no longer be able suggest locations (like restaurants, for example) based on previous activity. Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024 And unlinked Gaming app users will only be able to play single-player games, severing their access to social gaming otherwise supported by linking the Gaming service to their Facebook social networks. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unlinked

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unlinked was in 1966

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“Unlinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlinked. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

unlinked

adjective
un·​linked -ˈliŋ(k)t How to pronounce unlinked (audio)
: not belonging to the same genetic linkage group
unlinked genes

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