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Definition of unpaired

unpaired

/ʌnˈpɛrd/
un · paired
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1

Not forming part of a pair; lacking a corresponding partner, mate, or matching item.

Example

"After doing the laundry, I always seem to end up with several unpaired socks."

2

In chemistry, physics, and biology, existing singly rather than in a pair, such as an electron occupying an orbital alone or an anatomical structure not duplicated on both sides of the body.

Example

"Free radicals are highly reactive molecules because they contain at least one unpaired electron in their outer shell."

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