jagged

Meanings

• adjective

  Having sharp points or edges that are irregularly shaped and rough.

  - "The jagged rocks along the shoreline made it difficult for the sailors to navigate."
  - "The jagged edge of the broken glass was dangerous."
  - "The jagged cliffs offered breathtaking views of the ocean."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒæɡd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88743961"

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Synonyms

scraggy , serrated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jagged
badged , lagged , dragged , flagged

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Homophones

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1. Jagger () :
   

2. Jagged () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of jagged that leads to same result
jagged , jaggeder , jaggedest , jaggedly , jaggedness , jaggednesses , jag , jagger , jaggers , jagging , jags

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'having teeth' in Old English. The word 'jagged' comes from the Old English word 'gegga' which means 'to have teeth' or 'to gnaw'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to anything with irregular, sharp edges.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jagged' is often used in geology to describe the irregular shape of rocks or cliffs.

2. In mathematics, a jagged function is a function with a discontinuous graph.

3. The jagged potholes on a road can cause damage to a vehicle's suspension.

4. A jagged snake is a venomous snake found in Central America.

5. The jagged edge of a knife is used for cutting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rough: A synonym for jagged, but less specific as it can refer to anything that is not smooth or even.

2. Irregular: Another synonym for jagged, but it can also refer to something that does not conform to a regular pattern or rule.

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Culture

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In literature, 'jagged' is often used to describe the rough terrain or the rough appearance of characters. In art, jagged lines or shapes can be used to convey a sense of chaos or tension. In music, jagged rhythms or melodies can create a sense of unease or excitement.

How to Memorize "jagged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rocky shoreline with jagged rocks.
   - Visualize a broken piece of glass with jagged edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jagged' with the sensation of roughness or unevenness.
   - Think of the word 'jagged' as an opposite to the word 'smooth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jagged rocks = Rough edges.
   - Jagged = Sharp and uneven.

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