Caverned: meaning, definitions and examples
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caverned
[ หkรฆv.ษrnd ]
geological feature
Caverned refers to an area that contains caverns or large underground chambers. This term is often used to describe landscapes or structures that have a significant number of caves and passages. It can also imply a dramatic and rugged terrain that has been shaped by natural erosive processes.
Synonyms
cave-like, grottoed, tunneled.
Examples of usage
- The caverned landscape was a popular tourist attraction.
- Adventurers explored the caverned caves for hidden treasures.
- The ancient ruins lay hidden in a caverned valley.
Translations
Translations of the word "caverned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavernoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคซเคพ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hรถhlenartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlubang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ jaskiniowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆด็ชใฎ
๐ซ๐ท caverneux
๐ช๐ธ cavernoso
๐น๐ท maฤara gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ตด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ jeskynnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ jaskynnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ฉด็
๐ธ๐ฎ jama
๐ฎ๐ธ hella
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏาฃะณััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษrinlikli
๐ฒ๐ฝ cavernoso
Etymology
The word 'caverned' derives from the noun 'cavern', which has its origins in the Old French word 'caverne', meaning a large cave or hollow. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'caverna', which translates to a hollow place, created from 'cavus', meaning hollow or concave. The term evolved over time, reflecting the geological processes of erosion and formation of caves in various terrains. The use of the suffix '-ed' in 'caverned' indicates a characteristic of being filled with or resembling caverns. This term is often used in geological studies and descriptive contexts to convey the unique features of certain landscapes.