Bottomed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bottomed

 

[ หˆbษ’tษ™md ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical state

Bottomed is the past tense of the verb bottom, which means to reach the lowest point or to provide a bottom surface. This term can be used in various contexts, including physical objects that have a bottom or in financial discussions referring to a market being at its lowest point. The use of 'bottomed' typically conveys completion of the action of reaching the bottom.

Synonyms

capped, halted, reached

Examples of usage

  • The well bottomed out at 100 feet.
  • The market has bottomed, indicating it's time to buy.
  • The river bottomed due to the drought.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional state

In a more informal context, bottomed can refer to someone reaching a low point emotionally or experiencing despair. This might involve situations such as a person experiencing burnout or feeling hopeless. In this sense, bottoming out usually implies that the lowest emotional state has been reached, potentially paving the way for recovery.

Synonyms

collapsed, dipped, failed

Examples of usage

  • After months of stress, she finally bottomed out.
  • He felt like he had bottomed in his career.
  • Many have bottomed out during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "bottomed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com fundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bodenstรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdasarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะดะฝะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z dnem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบ•ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dotรฉ d'un fond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con fondo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tabanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹ฅ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจู†ูŠ ุนู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s dnem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s dnom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅบ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s dnom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me botni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทะดะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ altฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con fondo

Etymology

The word 'bottom' originates from the Old English term 'botm,' meaning the lowest part of something. This term has Germanic roots, linked to similar words in German ('boden') and Dutch ('bodem'), which also denote a low or foundational surface. The verb form appears to have emerged in Middle English, evolving its meanings through usage. 'Bottomed', as a grammatical variant, has been utilized since at least the 19th century, with its applications broadening over time to cover both physical and metaphorical contexts, particularly in discussions about levels and states, whether they be financial, emotional, or environmental. The expansion of its use in colloquial language reflects shifts in societal behavior and concerns, prominently through economic discourse during market downturns.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,861, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.