rotund

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a round or plump shape.

• Adjective

  Round or plump in shape; full-bodied.

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Synonyms

booming , resounding , chubby , tubby

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rotund
bounde , found , hound , pound , round

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Variants

List of all variants of rotund that leads to same result
rotund , rotundities , rotundity , rotundly , rotundness , rotundnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French rotonde, from rotonder, to be round.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rotund' was used in the early 19th century to describe a type of cannonball.

2. The rotund shape of the full moon has been a symbol of fertility and abundance in many cultures throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obesity: A medical condition characterized by excessive body weight, usually defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

2. Corpulence: A state of being overweight or obese, characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rotund' has been used to describe characters with full figures, such as Falstaff in Shakespeare's plays. In music, 'Rotund' is the title of a composition by the composer John Cage.

How to Memorize "rotund"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round ball or a plump person to remember the meaning of 'rotund'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rotund' with the shape of a watermelon or a bowling ball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'Round and plump' is a simple mnemonic to remember the meaning of 'rotund'.

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