unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
1
: not seen or perceived
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

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By using advanced algorithms to assess every child’s individual health data, previously unseen connections and interactions between phenotypic factors are revealed. Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 In Dovecote, an atmospheric drama short film by Italian filmmaker and artesian Marco Perego, the camera fixates on society’s often unseen citizens: the women confined to a seaside prison in Venice. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 Director Bernard MacMahon also successfully uncovered previously unseen footage from the band’s 1969 concerts at the Atlanta Pop Festival, the Fillmore West, and the Texas Pop Festival. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024 Pillars, previously unseen among the cathedral’s foundations, are connected by longrines beams to distribute the building’s weight. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unseen 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unseen was in the 13th century

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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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unseen

adjective
un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
ˈən-
: not seen : invisible
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