Rending: meaning, definitions and examples

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rending

 

[ หˆrษ›n.dษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

art process

Rending refers to the act of tearing something apart or into pieces. In the context of art, it may describe a technique where materials are deliberately torn or disrupted to create a specific visual effect. This can involve fabrics, paper, or digital images, where the 'rended' textures contribute to the overall aesthetic. Rending can evoke emotions or represent chaos, destruction, or transformation.

Synonyms

fracturing, shredding, splitting, tearing

Examples of usage

  • The artist achieved a stunning effect by rending the canvas.
  • Rending materials allowed for unique textural contrasts in the sculpture.
  • The rending of the fabric added an element of surprise in the installation.
Context #2 | Verb

rupture action

To rend means to tear something violently or to split apart. This verb can describe both physical actions, like ripping fabric, and metaphorical interpretations, such as rending a relationship. The intensity of the action implies a force that creates a significant separation, resulting in damage or alteration of the original state.

Synonyms

rip, shred, split, tear

Examples of usage

  • He rended the paper in frustration.
  • Feelings of heartbreak can rend a person's spirit.
  • The storm rended trees from their roots.

Translations

Translations of the word "rending" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renderizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เค‚เคกเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rendering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyajian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฝะดะตั€ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rendering

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒณใƒ€ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renderizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renderleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ Œ๋”๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rendering

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ renderovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฒๆŸ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ renderiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rendering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฝะดะตั€ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renderinq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renderizaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'rend' comes from the Old English 'rendan', which means 'to tear or to split'. This term has Germanic roots, related to similar words in Old High German and Dutch. Historically, it has been used in a variety of contexts, often tied to acts of violence or destruction. Its application in literature and rhetoric has evolved to encompass emotional and spiritual dimensions, as in the phrase 'to rend the heart', indicating profound sorrow. Over time, 'rending' has also been adopted in artistic contexts, especially in modern forms of expression, where it signifies a deliberate tearing or disruption of materials to convey deeper meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,039, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.