Laddered: meaning, definitions and examples
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laddered
[ หlรฆdษrd ]
descriptive term
The term 'laddered' refers to something that has been marked or characterized by ladders or step-like formations. In various contexts, it can denote a structure that resembles a ladder or has a series of levels or stages. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical senses, such as describing a particular design or arrangement that incorporates ladder-like elements. It may also imply a progression or hierarchy in certain situations.
Synonyms
arranged, elevated, staged, stepped, tiered.
Examples of usage
- He climbed the laddered shelves to reach the top.
- The laddered design of the garden allowed for better drainage.
- She admired the laddered pattern on the wall.
- The laddered approach to the project helped establish clear benchmarks.
Translations
Translations of the word "laddered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escadado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคขเคผเฅเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช leiterartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ bertangga
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะดะธะฝัะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ schodkowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎต้็ใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉchelonnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escalonado
๐น๐ท merdivenli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ค๋ฆฌ ๋ชจ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู ุดูู ุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลพebrovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ schodovitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ถๆขฏ็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ stopniฤast
๐ฎ๐ธ stigandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pillษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ escalonado
Etymology
The word 'laddered' is derived from the noun 'ladder,' which comes from the Old English 'hlรฆder,' meaning 'a ladder or steps.' The root of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *hladwล, which referred to a ladder or series of rungs. Over time, variations of the word appeared in several Germanic languages, including Old High German 'latira' and Middle Dutch 'ladder.' The formation of 'laddered' reflects the addition of the past participle suffix '-ed' to indicate something that possesses the qualities of a ladder or has been arranged in a ladder-like manner. This linguistic evolution showcases the adaptation of the word into modern English, where it maintains both its literal and figurative uses.