cloven

Meanings

• adjective

  Divided or split into two parts, especially along a natural seam or joint.

  - "The deer had cloven hooves."
  - "The tree trunk was cloven in two by the storm."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with cloven
hoven , oven

---

Variants

List of all variants of cloven that leads to same result
cleave , cloven , clave , cleaved , cleaves , cleaving , cleft , clove , cloven feet , cloven foot , cloven foots , cloven-footed , cloven hoof , cloven hoofs , cloven-hoofed

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English clifian, from clif 'cleft, split'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Cloven hooves are a common symbol of the devil in popular culture.

2. The term 'cloven' is also used in heraldry to describe a split or cleft charge.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. hoofprints: Cloven hooves leave distinct prints in the ground.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Christian symbolism, cloven hooves are associated with the devil or Satan.

How to Memorize "cloven"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a deer's hoof split into two parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'cloven' with 'cleft' or 'split'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'cloven' as 'cleft over'.

---

Memorize "cloven" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize cloven is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.