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uncontracted

/ˌʌnˈkɒntræktɪd/ adjective · British & US
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adjective

Not contracted; not shortened or reduced in form. Used to describe words or phrases that are written in their full form, rather than being abbreviated or contracted.

Example

"The professor preferred to use uncontracted words in his lectures to ensure clarity."

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