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unlit

adjective
un·​lit | \ ˌən-ˈlit How to pronounce unlit (audio) \

Definition of unlit

: not lighted: such as
a : not kindled or ignited an unlit fire an unlit cigar
b : not illuminated with light unlit roads an unlit stairway

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Gaze along the terminator — the line that divides the lit from unlit portions — for your best views. — Arnold Pearlstein, sun-sentinel.com, "The Stars This Week: June 23-29," 23 June 2019 Gaze along the terminator — the line that divides the lit from unlit portions — for your best views. — Arnold Pearlstein, sun-sentinel.com, "The Stars This Week: June 23-29," 23 June 2019

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First Known Use of unlit

circa 1764, in the meaning defined above

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unlit

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unlit

: not having any light shining so you can see
: not burning : not lit
: not turned on to provide light

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