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Unimpeded vs Unchecked - What's the difference?

unimpeded | unchecked |

As adjectives the difference between unimpeded and unchecked

is that unimpeded is free from obstructions while unchecked is unrestrained or not held back.

As a verb unchecked is

(uncheck).

unimpeded

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Free from obstructions.
    • Please allow unimpeded access to the fire escape.

    unchecked

    English

    Alternative forms

    * uncheckt (obsolete)

    Etymology 1

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unrestrained or not held back.
  • Not examined for accuracy, efficiency, etc.
  • (computing, of a check box) Not checked (ticked or enabled).
  • (crossword puzzles, of a square) Part of only one entry (i.e., across or down, but not both).
    • Derived terms
    *unch

    Etymology 2

    See (uncheck)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (uncheck)