Roundish: meaning, definitions and examples
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roundish
[ ˈraʊndɪʃ ]
shape description
The term 'roundish' refers to something that has a shape or form that is somewhat round but not perfectly circular. It is often used to describe objects that exhibit a rounded character, but may still possess some irregularities or flat surfaces. Objects described as roundish can include various items, from natural formations to manufactured products. This term is relative and subjective, indicating that the roundness may vary in degrees.
Synonyms
bulbous, circular, curved, oval.
Examples of usage
- The ball is roundish in shape.
- He drew a roundish figure on the paper.
- The table has a roundish top that fits perfectly in the corner.
- The fruit was somewhat roundish but had a few flat sides.
Translations
Translations of the word "roundish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redondeado
🇮🇳 गोलाकार
🇩🇪 rundlich
🇮🇩 bulat
🇺🇦 округлий
🇵🇱 okrągły
🇯🇵 丸みを帯びた
🇫🇷 arrondi
🇪🇸 redondeado
🇹🇷 yuvarlakça
🇰🇷 둥글둥글한
🇸🇦 مستدير قليلاً
🇨🇿 kulatý
🇸🇰 okrúhly
🇨🇳 圆形的
🇸🇮 okrogel
🇮🇸 hringlaga
🇰🇿 дөңгелек
🇬🇪 მრგვალა
🇦🇿 dairəvi
🇲🇽 redondeado
Etymology
The word 'roundish' is formed from the base word 'round,' which comes from the Old English 'rūnd' or 'rund,' meaning a circle or sphere. The suffix '-ish' is a common English formative that denotes a resemblance or similarity, suggesting that something has qualities of the root word but is not completely identical. The combination implies that the object in question is somewhat round but not entirely so. The gradual evolution of the language has maintained the core meaning of 'round,' and this term has been used to create descriptive adjectives that provide nuances to shape and dimension in various contexts, from casual conversation to technical discussions in geometry.