Pitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitted

 

[ หˆpษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing objects

Pitted refers to something that is marked by small holes or depressions. It can describe various surfaces, such as a pitted skin, which may indicate scarring or damage. Often used in the context of fruits, like pitted olives or cherries, it refers to the removal of seeds or stones. The term can also apply to materials that have deteriorated or weathered over time, leading to a rough or uneven surface.

Synonyms

dented, indented, pockmarked

Examples of usage

  • The pitted surface of the stone made it difficult to clean.
  • She preferred pitted olives for her salad.
  • The car's hood had a pitted appearance after years of exposure to the elements.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com buracos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเฅเคขเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mit Vertiefungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlubang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ัะผะบะฐะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z doล‚kami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใผใฟใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec des trous

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con agujeros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงukurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s dรญrami

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s jamkami

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ z jamicami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me holum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะดั‹ั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลŸikli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con agujeros

Word origin

The term 'pitted' derives from the verb 'pit', which originated from the Old English word 'pytt' meaning 'a hole' or 'a cavity'. Over time, the usage evolved to describe the presence of pits or indentations in various materials or surfaces. The application of the word expanded into different contexts, including geology, where it refers to rock surfaces, and culinary uses, specifically describing fruits that have had their seeds removed. The notion of something being pitted often carries connotations of wear and age as well, indicating that the object has undergone some form of erosion or damage. This evolution reflects the word's flexibility in describing physical attributes across multiple domains.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,521, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.