ripened

Meanings

• adjective

  Having reached full maturity or development; ripe.

• verb

  To make (fruit or cheese) ripe.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ripened
pined , mended , wended , bended

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Variants

List of all variants of ripened that leads to same result
ripen , ripened , ripener , ripeners , ripening , ripens , surface-ripened

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Etymology

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From Old North French ripen, from rip, ripe.

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Trivia

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1. The process of 'ripened' cheese involves aging the cheese under controlled conditions to develop its unique flavor and texture.

2. In ancient Rome, ripe grapes were used to make wine, while unripe grapes were used to make vinegar.

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Related Concepts

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1. maturity: A state of full development or readiness.

2. fruit: A seed-bearing structure developed from the ovary of a flowering plant.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ripened' is often used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that have developed fully. In art, 'ripened' fruits are commonly depicted in still life paintings.

How to Memorize "ripened"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fruit or vegetable that is fully ripe and ready to be eaten.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ripened' with the idea of full development or maturity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ripe is the Rule' to remember that 'ripened' means 'having reached full maturity'.

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