rippled

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a wavy or undulating surface; having ripples.

• verb

  Causing or producing ripples.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rippled
dribbles , ribbles , nibbles , pipples , jiggles , wiggles

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Variants

List of all variants of rippled that leads to same result
ripple , rippled , rippler , ripplers , ripples , rippling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to burst forth' or 'to burst asunder', but the modern meaning is derived from the Old English 'repelan', meaning 'to drive back'. The sense of 'waves breaking' is a figurative extension of this original meaning.

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Trivia

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1. A 'rippled' surface can be caused by wind, rain, or other disturbances.

2. The term 'rippled' is often used to describe the texture of certain fabrics or materials.

3. The smallest ripples on the surface of a body of water are called capillary waves.

4. The largest ripples on the surface of a body of water are called rogue waves.

5. Ripples can also form on the surface of other liquids, such as mercury or oil.

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Related Concepts

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1. waves: Ripples are a type of wave, specifically small-amplitude, long-wavelength waves that form on the surface of a liquid or other medium.

2. undulation: Undulation is the act or process of waving or billowing, as if in waves. Ripples are a type of undulation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rippled' is often used to describe the surface of bodies of water, such as lakes or rivers. In art, 'rippled' textures are commonly used to depict water or other wavy surfaces. In music, the term 'rippled' is not commonly used, but the sound of rippling water can be evocative and inspiring.

How to Memorize "rippled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm body of water, such as a lake or a pond. Now, imagine a small stone being thrown into the water. The water around the stone ripples, forming small waves that spread outwards. Visualize the ripples getting smaller and smaller as they move further away from the stone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rippled' with the sound of water rippling or the sight of water waves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rippled' by associating it with the sound of 'r' and the image of 'pples' on the surface of water.

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