Deselected

/ˌdiːsɪˈlɛktɪd/ adjective

Definition

Removed from a selection or no longer chosen, particularly in digital or computer contexts.

Etymology

Past tense of deselect. This adjective describes items or options that have been explicitly removed from a user's selection.

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You use 'deselected' every day in apps and websites without thinking about it—it's a perfect example of how technology vocabulary enters casual language without us even noticing.

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