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limbed

 

[ lษชmbd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'limbed' refers to having limbs, which are the appendages of the human body or the equivalent parts in other animals. It describes creatures or beings that possess arms and legs or in some contexts, branches or extensions. This word is often used in a biological context to denote the presence of limbs, but can also apply to abstract concepts in literature or art, where figures may be described as 'limbed' to illustrate their physical form.

Synonyms

armed, extremity, membered

Examples of usage

  • The limbed structure of the sculpture captivated the visitors.
  • She admired the limbed tree in her backyard.
  • The creature was depicted with beautifully limbed appendages in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "limbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น membro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gliedrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beranggota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะปะตะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czล‚onowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ขใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท membre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miembro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzuvlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ง€๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุฌูŽุฑู‘ูุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konฤetinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konฤatinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่‚ขไฝ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ limda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏัˆะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzvlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con extremidades

Etymology

The word 'limbed' derives from the Old English 'lim', meaning 'limb' or 'member', and has evolved to encompass a broader usage in Modern English. The concept of limbs extends beyond just the physical anatomy of humans and animals to include descriptive applications in literature and art. The transition from the basic understanding of limbs in a biological sense to a figurative representation reflects the evolution of language as it adapts to cultural and artistic expressions. In various literary contexts, the term has been used to evoke imagery and to bring a sense of life and motion to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. Overall, 'limbed' is a versatile word that connects both the biological and artistic worlds, illustrating how language can bridge the gap between physical presence and conceptual representation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,463, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.