Bulbousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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bulbousness

 

[ bʌlˈbəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shape or form

Bulbousness refers to the state of being bulbous, characterized by a round, swollen, or bulb-like shape. This term can describe physical attributes in various contexts, such as in botany or anatomy.

Synonyms

bulge, protuberance, roundness, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The bulbousness of the pumpkin made it perfect for carving.
  • The bulbousness of her eyes suggested she was surprised.
  • The bulbousness of the plant's root indicates its health.
  • The design featured a bulbousness that was visually striking.

Translations

Translations of the word "bulbousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 burbulhamento

🇮🇳 गेंदाकारता

🇩🇪 Rundheit

🇮🇩 bentuk bulat

🇺🇦 круглість

🇵🇱 kulistość

🇯🇵 膨らみ

🇫🇷 rondeur

🇪🇸 redondez

🇹🇷 yuvarlaklık

🇰🇷 둥글기

🇸🇦 استدارة

🇨🇿 kulatost

🇸🇰 guľatosť

🇨🇳 圆形

🇸🇮 krogla

🇮🇸 kúrfari

🇰🇿 дөңгелектік

🇬🇪 მრგვალობა

🇦🇿 dairəlik

🇲🇽 redondez

Word origin

The word 'bulbousness' is derived from the adjective 'bulbous,' which comes from the Latin 'bulbosus,' meaning 'bulb-like.' The Latin term itself originates from 'bulbus,' meaning 'bulb.' This etymology reflects the physical description associated with the term, emphasizing round, bulb-like shapes. The suffix '-ness' is commonly used in English to form nouns indicating a state or condition. 'Bulbousness' has been used in various contexts, including botany, where plants with bulbous roots are described, and in anatomy, to evoke the appearance of certain body parts. The compound nature of the word highlights a characteristic that is prevalent in both natural and constructed forms throughout history.