untreated

«untreated» in Mova's school dictionary: An untreated illness or injury has not been given medical… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

adjective (untreated)

meaning for a pupil

1) An untreated illness or injury has not been given medical care. tree →

2) Untreated water, sewage or materials have not been cleaned or processed with chemicals. tree →

3) Untreated wood has not been painted or protected. tree →

sense in the lessons

Used in health («left untreated»), science and environment («untreated sewage flowed into the river»), and DIY. It warns the reader of danger or harm.

examples

• Left untreated, the cut became infected. tree →
• The cough got worse because it went untreated. tree →
• Untreated water can carry germs. tree →
• Untreated sewage was pumped into the sea. tree →
• Untreated wood will rot in the rain. tree →
• Tooth decay can cause pain if it is untreated. tree →

note

Common phrase: «if left untreated» (if nobody gives care). Not the same as «mistreated» (treated badly or cruelly).

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «untreated» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.