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undated

/ʌnˈdeɪtɪd/
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1

Not marked with or assigned a specific date; lacking a recorded date of creation, publication, or occurrence.

Example

"The archivist discovered several undated letters tucked inside the back cover of the nineteenth-century journal."


2

Not made obsolete or old-fashioned by the passage of time; remaining fresh and relevant.

Example

"Her minimalist architectural designs have an undated appeal that continues to inspire modern builders."


3

Having a wavy surface or margin, especially in botany or heraldry.

Example

"The specimen was identified by its broad, undated leaves that rippled gently along the edges."

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Word Origin & Etymology

In its rare botanical sense meaning 'wavy', the word derives directly from Latin undatus ('wavy'), from unda ('wave'), rather than from the prefix un- added to 'dated'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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