Taller: meaning, definitions and examples
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taller
[ หtษหlษr ]
comparison of height
Taller is a comparative adjective used to describe something or someone that has greater height than another. It is often used to compare two subjects, indicating that one is higher off the ground than the other. In physical contexts, 'taller' can refer to people, buildings, or objects. The term can also imply a sense of prominence or superiority in some contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is taller than her brother.
- The building is taller than the tree.
- He wishes he were taller.
Translations
Translations of the word "taller" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais alto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช grรถรer
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih tinggi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ซใ
๐ซ๐ท plus grand
๐ช๐ธ mรกs alto
๐น๐ท daha yรผksek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ vyลกลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyลกลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด้ซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ viลกji
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆrri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแคแ แ แแแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha hรผndรผr
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs alto
Etymology
The word 'taller' originates from the Old English word 'tall' which is derived from the Middle English term 'tal.' The root of this word is related to the concept of height and clarity in the Middle Ages, where it was often used to describe both physical stature and moral superiority. The comparative form 'taller' started being used around the 14th century to denote an increase in height relative to another object or individual. The evolution of language saw 'tall' and 'taller' being adopted into various dialects, further imbuing it with cultural significance. In modern usage, 'taller' finds relevance in various fields such as architecture, fashion, and even metaphorical contexts when comparing achievements or aspirations.