uncharged

adjective

un·​charged ˌən-ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: not charged
specifically : having no electric charge

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That uncharged count involved Comey's answer to a question from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., during the September 2020, hearing. Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025 But for the neutrinos — the uncharged leptons — their status as a spin-½ particle is a little different. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025 Even uncharged offenses, such as tax fraud or knowing underreporting of income, must be disclosed during naturalization. Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 The scope of the grand jury testimonials is unclear, and as the DOJ noted in its motion, the courts will have to consider the privacy of victims named in the testimony and will need to consult with any uncharged people named. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncharged

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncharged was in 1815

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“Uncharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharged. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

uncharged

adjective
un·​charged ˌən-ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: having no electric charge

Medical Definition

uncharged

adjective
un·​charged -ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: not charged
specifically : having no electric charge
an uncharged atom

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