Mounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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mounded

 

[ ˈmaʊndɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

topographical feature

Mounded refers to a shape or structure that is elevated or raised above its surroundings. This can describe naturally occurring land formations, such as hills or earth mounds, or man-made structures like a mound of earth. The term is often used in agriculture to describe raised beds for planting. In engineering, mounded structures can also refer to embankments or other developmental features designed to support construction or aesthetics.

Synonyms

bulging, elevated, humped, piled, raised

Examples of usage

  • The garden had mounded beds for vegetables.
  • They discovered ancient burial mounds in the area.
  • A mounded earthwork surrounded the archaeological site.

Translations

Translations of the word "mounded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elevado

🇮🇳 उचाई वाले

🇩🇪 aufgehäuft

🇮🇩 menonjol

🇺🇦 насипаний

🇵🇱 wyniosły

🇯🇵 盛り上げられた

🇫🇷 démoulé

🇪🇸 amontonado

🇹🇷 yığılmış

🇰🇷 언덕진

🇸🇦 مُتَكَامِل

🇨🇿 vyvýšený

🇸🇰 vyvýšený

🇨🇳 堆积的

🇸🇮 povišano

🇮🇸 hækkaður

🇰🇿 көтерілген

🇬🇪 ამაღლებულ

🇦🇿 qaldırılmış

🇲🇽 amontonado

Etymology

The word 'mound' originates from the Old French word 'monde', meaning 'a hill or mound', which is derived from the Latin 'mūnus' meaning 'gift' or 'service', reflecting a place of significance or elevation. Over time, the term evolved to represent elevated land forms rather than merely a service or gift. Mounded structures were historically significant in various cultures, serving as burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and defensive structures. The term 'mounded' itself is a simple morphological variant that describes any structure that features this characteristic of elevation, further rooted in the need to define physical geography and anthropogenic influences on the landscape.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,529 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.