surmounted

Meanings

• Verb

  To go or come over the top of something; exceed in degree, rank, or power.

• Verb

  To place something higher than something else in position or rank.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surmounted
mounted , frighted , proudly , bountied

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Variants

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surmount , surmountable , surmounted , surmounting , surmounts

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Forms

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surmounts, surmounted, surmounting, surmountable

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Etymology

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From Old French surmonter, from sur- 'over' + monter 'mount'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'surmounted' is often used in the context of fortifications, where a defensive wall or parapet is surmounted by a walkway or battlements.

2. In the game of chess, a piece is said to be 'surmounted' when it is placed on top of another piece, such as a knight on a bishop or rook on a queen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Overcome: The act of dealing successfully with something that is difficult or challenging.

2. Dominance: The state of being in control or having power over something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'surmounted' is often used to describe characters overcoming obstacles or challenges. In art, it can refer to a sculpture or painting where a figure or object is depicted as being above another.

How to Memorize "surmounted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain and climbing to the top to surmount it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'surmounted' with the idea of going over the top or exceeding something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'sur-mounted' to remember that the word means 'over' and 'mount'.

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