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unprescribed

/ˌʌnprɪˈskraɪbd/
un · pre · scribed
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• adjective

1

Not authorized, ordered, or directed for use by a medical practitioner.

Example

"Taking unprescribed antibiotics can contribute to drug resistance and cause unexpected side effects."

2

Not established, laid down, or required beforehand by an authority, rule, or custom.

Example

"The workshop encouraged students to explore unprescribed methods for solving the design challenge."

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• Rhymes for unprescribed

• Nearby Words

unprepared
unpreparedly
unpreparedness
unprescribed
unpresentable
unpreserved
unpressed

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