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Rotundity: meaning, definitions and examples

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rotundity

 

[ rษ™สŠหˆtสŒn.dษช.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical shape

Rotundity refers to the quality or state of being round or plump. It is often used to describe the physical shape of an object that has a spherical or bulbous form. The term can be applied to various contexts, from geometry to describing the appearance of individuals. In literature, it may also imply a sense of fullness or completeness. The concept conveys not just a physical characteristic, but can also evoke feelings of warmth and comfort.

Synonyms

bulbousness, fullness, plumpness, roundness

Examples of usage

  • The rotundity of the globe is evident in its spherical form.
  • She admired the rotundity of the pumpkin on the porch.
  • The artist captured the rotundity of the fruit in his painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotundity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น redondeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rundheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebulatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ัƒะณะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ…gล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ††ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rondeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ redondez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuvarlaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘ฅ๊ธ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฏุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulatost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guฤพatosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okroglost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรบรฐuleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำฉาฃะณะตะปะตะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ redondez

Etymology

The word 'rotundity' derives from the Latin term 'rotunditas', which is a combination of 'rotundus' meaning 'round' and the suffix '-ity' which indicates a state or condition. 'Rotundus' itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*ret-', meaning 'to turn' or 'to rotate'. This etymology reflects the inherent quality of curvature implied in the concept of roundness. The transition of the term into English occurred in the early 15th century, with its usage initially found in academic and philosophical texts. Over time, 'rotundity' expanded in usage, incorporating both literal and metaphorical meanings, especially in literature where it can describe both shapes and the fullness of ideas or emotions. As language evolved, the appreciation of rotundity in various forms, whether geometric, bodily, or conceptual, became more pronounced, embedding the term within diverse contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,325, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.