Bunched: meaning, definitions and examples

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bunched

 

[ bʌnʧt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical formation

Bunched refers to objects or items that are gathered or compressed together, forming a cluster or mass. This term is often used to describe arrangements where items are not spread out but rather tightly grouped. It can apply to various contexts, such as hair that is tied into a bunch, clothing that is gathered, or even groups of people. The word conveys a sense of compactness and closeness among the items described.

Synonyms

clustered, compressed, gathered, packed

Examples of usage

  • Her hair was styled in bunched curls.
  • The bunched fabric gave the dress a unique look.
  • He bunched the papers together before filing them.
  • The children bunched together to stay warm.
  • The flowers were bunched into a beautiful bouquet.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agrupado

🇮🇳 गुच्छा

🇩🇪 gebündelt

🇮🇩 dikelompokkan

🇺🇦 згрупований

🇵🇱 skupiony

🇯🇵 束ねられた

🇫🇷 regroupé

🇪🇸 agrupado

🇹🇷 gruplandırılmış

🇰🇷 묶인

🇸🇦 مجموعة

🇨🇿 shromážděný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 成束的

🇸🇮 združen

🇮🇸 saman

🇰🇿 топталған

🇬🇪 გახვეული

🇦🇿 toplanmış

🇲🇽 agrupado

Etymology

The word 'bunched' derives from the noun 'bunch', which traces its origins back to Middle English 'bunche' meaning a 'lump or clot'. This entails the sense of tightening or grouping something close together. The etymology can be further linked to the Old French 'bunche' as well. Historically, the term has been employed in various contexts, particularly in describing groups or collections of items. Bunching is a common action in both daily life and a variety of professional fields, symbolizing the act of consolidation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,616, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.