Funnelled Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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funnelled

[ˈfʌn.əld ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

directing flow

Funnelled is the past tense of funnel, which means to channel or guide something through a narrow passage, often used in reference to liquids or information. It implies a process of directing or concentrating something into a more manageable form.

Synonyms

channeled, concentrated, directed, streamlined.

Examples of usage

  • She funnelled the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
  • He funnelled the data into a comprehensive report.
  • They funnelled their efforts into a single project.
  • The water was funnelled through a small opening.

Translations

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Origin of 'funnelled'

The word 'funnel' originated from the Middle English term 'funel' derived from the Old French 'funnelle', which is a diminutive form of 'foun', meaning 'to pour'. Tracing further back, it can be linked to the Latin 'fundere', which means 'to pour'. The use of a funnel dates back centuries as a practical tool for transferring liquids or granulated substances into containers with a small opening. Over time, the verb 'to funnel' developed to describe not only the physical act of using a funnel but also the metaphorical sense of directing or concentrating efforts, processes, or information into a more defined path.


Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,999, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.