tinkered

Meanings

• Verb

  To make small repairs or modifications to (an object), especially by adding or improving features.

  - "I tinkered with the old car for hours, but I finally got it running."
  - "She enjoyed tinkering in her garden, planting new flowers and creating intricate designs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tinkered
mended , lended , rendered

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Variants

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tinker , tinkered , tinkerer , tinkerers , tinkering , tinkers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to fiddle with' or 'tamper with'. Derived from the Old English word 'tyncan' meaning 'to think' or 'to contemplate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tinkering' was first used in print in the late 16th century.

2. The word 'tinker' has also been used as a term for a traveling repairman or vendor, particularly in rural areas.

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Related Concepts

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1. tinkering: A mindset or approach to problem-solving and innovation, characterized by experimentation, creativity, and a willingness to take things apart and put them back together in new ways.

2. maker culture: A community of individuals who design, build, and share projects, often using digital fabrication tools and DIY techniques. Tinkering is a key aspect of maker culture, as makers often modify and customize existing objects to create new functionalities or aesthetics.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tinkering' is often used metaphorically to describe the creative process or the pursuit of innovation. In art, 'tinkered' objects or installations can be found in the steampunk genre, where old or discarded items are repurposed and modified in intricate ways.

How to Memorize "tinkered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person working in a workshop, making small repairs or modifications to an object using tools and equipment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tinkered' with the idea of making improvements or modifications to something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'tinkered' in a memorable way, such as 'I tinkered with my bike until it was the fastest on the block'.

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