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stripped down


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Reduced to a basic or essential form; deprived of something decorative, luxurious, or unnecessary.

    - "The novel's plot is stripped down to its essentials."
    - "The artist chose to work with stripped down materials."
    - "The car was stripped down for repairs."

Rhymes
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drown , frown , town , brown , drown
Variants
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stripped-down
Etymology
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The word 'stripped' comes from the Old English 'stripan,' which means 'to strip off.' 'Down' is an Old English word meaning 'descending,' and it was used to refer to the act of removing something completely.


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  1. The term 'stripped down' was first used in the English language in the late 1400s.

  2. In the world of horse racing, a 'stripped down' horse is one that is raced without any special equipment or tack.

  3. The term 'stripped down' is sometimes used in the context of financial markets to describe a company that has no debt and no unnecessary expenses.


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  1. Minimalism: A design and art movement characterized by simplicity and the elimination of non-essential forms and elements.


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In literature, 'stripped down' is often used to describe minimalist works that focus on essential themes and ideas. In music, it can refer to a raw, unpolished sound. In art, it can refer to works that are devoid of ornamentation or extraneous details.

How to Memorize "stripped down"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of removing layers or decorations to get to the core or essentials.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stripped' with the idea of removing something, and 'down' with the idea of going to the essentials or basics.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'S-T-R-I-P-P-E-D: Strip away the unnecessary, and take only what is essential.'


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