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Definition of uncapped

uncapped

/ʌnˈkæpt/
un · capped

Past Simple:uncapped
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Past Participle:uncapped
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Present Participle:uncapping
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uncapped Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having no upper limit or restriction on the amount, rate, or number allowed (especially regarding finances, data, or commissions).

Example

"The sales position offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission."


2

Having no cap, lid, or protective covering on top.

Example

"An uncapped pen left on the desk had dried out overnight."


3

British Having never been selected to play for a national sports team.

Example

"The coach included three uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming tournament."

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• verb

1

To remove the cap, lid, or protective cover from a container, pen, or well (past tense and past participle of uncap).

Example

"She uncapped the water bottle and took a long drink after the hike."


2

To remove an upper limit or ceiling on a price, fee, or quota (past tense and past participle of uncap).

Example

"Universities raised tuition fees shortly after the government uncapped the maximum rate."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncapped. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncapped
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