Chambered: meaning, definitions and examples

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chambered

 

[ หˆtสƒeษชmbษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing structure

Chambered refers to an object, typically a structure, that contains one or more chambers or compartments. In biology, it often describes specific organs that are divided into sections, such as the heart or certain shells. The term can also be used in other contexts, such as in architecture, where it describes rooms designed for particular purposes. Overall, 'chambered' implies a division or compartmentalization within a larger entity.

Synonyms

compartmented, divided, segmented.

Examples of usage

  • The chambered nautilus is famous for its unique shell structure.
  • The chambered heart of the octopus has three hearts.
  • The chambered tombs were used for ancient burial practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "chambered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compartimentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค•เฅเคทเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kammerartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berruang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะตั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎคๅ†…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chambrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camerado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท odalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋‚ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komorovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komorovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰้š”้—ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komorni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herbergi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปะผะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otaqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con cรกmaras

Etymology

The term 'chambered' derives from the Middle English word 'chamber,' which itself comes from the Old French 'chaumbre' (now 'chambre'), originating from the Latin 'camera' meaning 'vaulted room.' The evolution of the word reflects its association with enclosed spaces that can serve various purposes, including living and working spaces in architecture, or natural compartments in biology. The use of 'chambered' in specific technical contexts, such as in reference to organisms or architectural features, has proliferated since the Middle Ages, where the function and design of chambers were integral to homes and institutions. The concept of compartmentalization is not only practical but has also influenced various fields, including acoustics in chamber music and biology in the study of animal physiology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,867, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.