Levelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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levelled
[ ˈlɛv.əld ]
past participle
Levelled is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'level', which means to make something flat or even. It can refer to the physical act of flattening an object or area, such as leveling a piece of land. This term can also be used metaphorically to indicate bringing something to an equal status or standard. In gaming, it may refer to advancing or progressing to a new level. The use of 'levelled' often implies a completed action of achieving uniformity or a comparable measure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She levelled the land before building.
- He levelled his skills after much practice.
- The construction crew levelled the site effectively.
- The teacher levelled the playing field for all students.
Translations
Translations of the word "levelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nivelado
🇮🇳 स्तरित
🇩🇪 nivelliert
🇮🇩 datar
🇺🇦 вирівняний
🇵🇱 wyrównany
🇯🇵 平らな (ひらかな)
🇫🇷 nivelé
🇪🇸 nivelado
🇹🇷 düzleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 수평의
🇸🇦 مستوى
🇨🇿 rovnaný
🇸🇰 vyrovnaný
🇨🇳 水平的 (shuǐpíng de)
🇸🇮 izravnan
🇮🇸 jafn
🇰🇿 жазылған
🇬🇪 გაწვდილი (gats'vdili)
🇦🇿 səviyyəli
🇲🇽 nivelado
Word origin
The word 'level' comes from the Old French 'lyvel', which itself derives from the Latin word 'libella', meaning 'a small balance or scale'. The transition through languages reflects a shift from the literal meaning of balance towards a more abstract sense of evenness and uniformity. 'Level' has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, originally in the context of measuring and constructing, where maintaining a flat surface or even elevation was crucial in architecture and engineering. Over time, the term expanded to include metaphorical usages, such as achieving equality in status or conditions among individuals or teams. The transition from 'level' to 'levelled' indicates not just the action of leveling, but also the completion of that process, marking a clear change in state or condition.