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Rareorphaned
The correct spelling is orphaned.
How to pronounce orphaned
verb
Say it like: Orf-ane-d
The correct spelling is orphaned. To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive) For example: "What do you do when you come across two orphaned polar bear cubs?"
Usage Examples
“What do you do when you come across two orphaned polar bear cubs?”
“Removing categories orphans pages from the main category tree.”
“I found an orphaned project, half-completed before its author quit, and decided to finish it.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)
- 2.To make unavailable, as by removing the last remaining pointer or reference to.
adjective
- 1.Abandoned.
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