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Definition of untapped

untapped

/ʌnˈtæpt/
un · tapped
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• adjective

1

Not yet exploited, utilized, or drawn upon, especially regarding a valuable resource, market, or personal potential.

Example

"The region possesses vast untapped reserves of geothermal energy that could power thousands of homes."

2

(Of a cask, barrel, or tree) not yet pierced, broached, or fitted with a spigot to draw off liquid.

Example

"Several untapped kegs of cider remained in the cellar after the harvest festival concluded."

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• Rhymes for untapped

• Nearby Words

untamed
untangle
untanned
untapped
untarnished
untarred
untasted

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'tapped', the past participle of 'tap' (from Old English 'tæppian', meaning to pierce a cask or fit it with a spigot to draw off liquid).

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