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fattened

 

[ ˈfæt(ə)nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal husbandry

Fattened refers to the process of feeding animals, especially livestock, in a way that increases their body weight and fat content. This practice is common in agriculture, where animals are raised for meat production. The aim is to optimize the animal's growth to provide more meat for consumption. In some contexts, it can also imply excessive feeding leading to obesity.

Synonyms

gorged, overfed, plumped

Examples of usage

  • The farmer fattened the cattle before the market.
  • The technique of fattening sheep has been used for centuries.
  • She decided to fatten her pigs for the winter sale.
  • Fattened ducks are often used in gourmet dishes.
Context #2 | Verb

figurative use

In a more figurative sense, fattened can describe someone or something that has become excessively robust or indulgent, often relating to wealth or resources. This usage may apply to various subjects, such as businesses or governmental budgets that have expanded beyond necessary limits.

Synonyms

augmented, bolstered, enriched

Examples of usage

  • The company fattened its profits through strategic investments.
  • His savings account was fattened by unexpected bonuses.
  • She fattened her resume with countless qualifications.
  • The budget was fattened to accommodate new projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "fattened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engordado

🇮🇳 मोटा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 fettd

🇮🇩 digemukkan

🇺🇦 отгодований

🇵🇱 utuczone

🇯🇵 太った

🇫🇷 engraissé

🇪🇸 engordado

🇹🇷 şişmanlatılmış

🇰🇷 살찌운

🇸🇦 سمين

🇨🇿 ztučněný

🇸🇰 tučný

🇨🇳 肥胖的

🇸🇮 podedel

🇮🇸 fitnaður

🇰🇿 толыққанды

🇬🇪 მსუქანი

🇦🇿 şişmanlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 engordado

Etymology

The term 'fattened' is derived from the Old English word 'fǣttian', which means to make fat. This word can be broken down into two parts: 'fat', which denotes a natural oily substance found in animals, and the suffix '-en' which implies the action of causing or becoming. The practice of fattening animals has historical roots in agricultural societies, where the goal was often to produce the largest and most profitable livestock by maximizing their weight. Since the term has evolved, it now carries connotations both in the literal and figurative sense, reflecting changes in language usage over centuries, particularly in how we view food production and consumption.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,594, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.