unmarked: Meaning and Definition of

un•marked

1. not marked.
1. characterized by the absence of a distinctive phonological feature, as (p), which, in contrast to (b), lacks the distinctive feature of voicing.
2. characterized by the absence of a grammatical marker, as the singular in English in contrast to the plural, which is typically marked by an -s ending.
3. neutral with regard to an element of meaning specified by a semantically related item.
4. occurring more typically than an alternative form. Cf.marked(def. 4).