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graven

 

[ หˆษกreษช.vษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

carved surface

Graven refers to something that has been carved, engraved, or etched into a surface. It often implies a permanent or deep marking, conveying a sense of artistry or significance.

Synonyms

carved, engraved, etched

Examples of usage

  • The graven images in the temple were breathtaking.
  • He admired the graven details of the monument.
  • The story was graven on a stone tablet for eternity.

Translations

Translations of the word "graven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enterrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช graben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dig

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะพะฟะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykopany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enterrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋‚ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญููˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhloubenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavado

Etymology

The word 'graven' is derived from the Old English word 'grafen', the past participle of 'grafian', meaning 'to carve or grave'. This linguistic root can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic '*graban', which carries the same meaning. Over time, 'graven' evolved to specifically refer to items or symbols that have been permanently marked or carved into a surface, often with importance in cultural or historical contexts. The use of 'graven' is often associated with religious or monumental artifacts, reflecting its historical significance in important carvings found in ancient cultures. The term has been utilized in literature and art to evoke a sense of timelessness and reverence towards the created works.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,316, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.