unknot

English

Etymology

un- +‎ knot.

Pronunciation

Noun

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈʌn.nɒt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈʌn.nɑt/

Verb

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ʌnˈnɒt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ʌnˈnɑt/

Noun

unknot (plural unknots)

1. (mathematics) In knot theory, a loop that is not knotted.

Verb

unknot (third-person singular simple present unknots, present participle unknotting, simple past and past participle unknotted)

1. (transitive) To unfasten (a knot).

Related terms

• disentangle
• untangle
• untie