uncooked
UK: ʌnˈkʊkt | US: ʌnˈkʊkt
adj. not cooked; raw or unprepared by heating
The word "uncooked" is formed by combining the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "cook" (from Old English "coc," derived from Latin "coquere," meaning "to prepare food with heat") and the suffix "-ed" (used to form adjectives). The logical progression is straightforward: "un-" negates "cooked," resulting in "not cooked." This construction follows a common pattern in English for creating opposites by adding "un-" to adjectives or participles.
The salad contains uncooked vegetables for a fresh crunch.
Eating uncooked meat can pose health risks.
She prefers uncooked cookie dough over baked cookies.
The recipe calls for both cooked and uncooked ingredients.
Always wash uncooked produce thoroughly before eating.