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tapered

/ˈteɪ.pɚd/
Meanings

  • A gradual reduction in the size or extent of something.

    - "The width of the road tapered towards the entrance of the town."
    - "The intensity of the sunlight tapered as the day progressed."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈteɪ.pɚd/



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Synonyms

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Rhymes
Words rhyming with tapered
taper , seaper , wiper , quiver , stirper , vaper , raper , prapper , wrappier , strapper , clapper , trapper
Homophones
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  1. Taper (en) : A gradual reduction in the size or extent of something.

Variants
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taper , tapered , tapering , tapers , taper off , tapered off , tapering off , tapers off
Forms
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tapered, tapering, taperedly, taperingly

Etymology
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Originally meant 'to cover' or 'to hide'. The current meaning is derived from the notion of gradually concealing something.

Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"Which letter of the English alphabet is commonly used as a symbol for the concept of 'tapered'?", "answer"=>"There is no single letter of the English alphabet that is commonly used as a symbol for the concept of 'tapered'. However, the letter 'T' is often used as the first letter of the word 'tapered', and it is also sometimes used as a symbol for the concept of 'tapering' or 'gradual reduction in size or extent'. In general, however, the term 'tapered' is usually understood to refer to the gradual and even reduction in size or extent of something, rather than being a symbol or representation of that reduction in size or extent."}

Related Concepts
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  1. Converging: The term 'converging' refers to the process of coming together or merging towards a common point or goal.

  2. Narrowing: The term 'narrowing' refers to the process of making something smaller, more limited, or more focused in its scope or application.

Culture
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[{"term"=>"Mannerism", "description"=>"The term 'mannerism' refers to a style of artistic expression or cultural practice that emerged during the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe. This style was characterized by an emphasis on elaborate, artificial, and affected gestures, poses, and expressions, often used to convey intense emotion or intellectual complexity."}, {"term"=>"Baroque", "description"=>"The term 'Baroque' refers to a style of artistic expression or cultural practice that emerged during the late 16th and early 17th centuries in Europe. This style was characterized by an emphasis on grandeur, drama, and emotional intensity, often conveyed through the use of elaborate, ornate, and opulent decoration, as well as through the use of bold, dynamic, and expressive forms and techniques."}]

How to Memorize "tapered"

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    - To remember the definition of 'tapered', imagine a piece of fabric being gradually and evenly reduced in width or size, like the waistline of a pair of trousers or the neckline of a blouse, until it reaches a point where it is barely discernible or noticeable. This gradual and even reduction in size or width is what is meant by the term 'tapered'.

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