Honeycombed: meaning, definitions and examples

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honeycombed

 

[ ˈhʌniˌkoʊmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive structure

Honeycombed describes a structure that has a pattern or arrangement resembling that of a honeycomb. It often refers to something that has cells or compartments, creating a characteristic porous appearance. This term can be used in various contexts, such as describing materials or biological structures.

Synonyms

cellular, hollow, spongy

Examples of usage

  • The honeycombed design of the building is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
  • The honeycombed texture of the sponge makes it highly absorbent.
  • The honeycombed pattern was evident in the fossilized remains.
  • She admired the honeycombed wall of the beehive.

Translations

Translations of the word "honeycombed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 favo de mel

🇮🇳 मधुमक्खी का छत्ता

🇩🇪 wabenförmig

🇮🇩 berbentuk sarang madu

🇺🇦 сотовий

🇵🇱 kompozytowy

🇯🇵 ハニカム状の

🇫🇷 en forme de rayon de miel

🇪🇸 en forma de panal

🇹🇷 petekli

🇰🇷 벌집 모양의

🇸🇦 مكون من خلايا النحل

🇨🇿 voskový plást

🇸🇰 voskový plást

🇨🇳 蜂窝状的

🇸🇮 satasti

🇮🇸 hunangsbyggður

🇰🇿 бал арасы тәрізді

🇬🇪 შაქარით გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 bal arısı şəklində

🇲🇽 en forma de panal

Etymology

The word 'honeycombed' derived from 'honeycomb', which has its roots in Old English 'hunigcamb', meaning 'acomb of honey'. The term refers to the structure built by bees to store honey and pollen, as well as to house their larvae. The unique geometric pattern of hexagonal cells, which maximizes space and efficiency, has inspired uses of the term in architecture, art, and design. 'Honeycombed' thus evolved as an adjectival form, emphasizing not just the appearance but also the functional characteristics of objects and materials that exhibit a similar structure. The concept of honeycombed designs showcases the intersection of natural efficiency and human creativity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,150 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.