unflattened

"Unflattened" is an adjective derived from the verb "flatten," which means to make something flat or level. The term "unflattened" describes an object or substance that has not been made flat or has retained its original, often more three-dimensional or irregular form. It is commonly used in contexts where the distinction between a flattened and a non-flattened state is significant, such as in manufacturing, geology, or digital data processing.

In manufacturing, "unflattened" might refer to materials or components that have yet to be subjected to a flattening process, such as metal sheets, fabrics, or composites. The term emphasizes that the item remains in its natural or original shape prior to any shaping or pressing.

In the realm of geology, "unflattened" can describe rock formations or landforms that have not been smoothed or compressed by geological forces, preserving their natural contours.

Digital data processing occasionally uses "unflattened" to describe data structures that are hierarchical or nested, as opposed to "flattened" data. For example, unflattened JSON data retains its nested organization, whereas flattened data would have all nested elements converted into a single-level structure for easier processing or analysis.

Overall, "unflattened" highlights the state of an object or data that remains in its pre-processed or original form, contrasting with "flattened" versions completed through specific transformation processes.