Unconsolidated
(adjective)
- Not consolidated; not united or cohering.
- Not having been consolidated into a solid mass.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from un-1 + consolidated, on the pattern of words such as unorganized.
Examples:
- The unconsolidated soil was easily washed away in the heavy rain.
- The company is in an unconsolidated state, which makes it difficult to predict its future.
- The government's position on the issue remains unconsolidated, with different officials taking different stances.
- His ideas on the matter are still in an unconsolidated form and need more work before they can be presented.
- The unconsolidated rock layers are easily eroded by water and wind.