Tapered: meaning, definitions and examples
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tapered
[ ˈteɪpərd ]
shape
Gradually narrowing towards a point at one end.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table had a tapered edge, giving it a sleek and modern look.
- His tapered waist emphasized his athletic build.
haircut
To make or become narrower towards one end.
Synonyms
gradually decrease, taper off, thin out
Examples of usage
- She asked the hairdresser to taper the back of her hair for a more layered look.
- The tree branches tapered off into delicate twigs.
Translations
Translations of the word "tapered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afunilado
🇮🇳 टेपर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 verjüngt
🇮🇩 menyempit
🇺🇦 звужений
🇵🇱 zwężający się
🇯🇵 先細りの
🇫🇷 effilé
🇪🇸 afilado
🇹🇷 daralan
🇰🇷 가늘어진
🇸🇦 مدبب
🇨🇿 zužující se
🇸🇰 zúžený
🇨🇳 逐渐变细的
🇸🇮 zožen
🇮🇸 mjókkandi
🇰🇿 қысқарған
🇬🇪 დაპატარავებული
🇦🇿 daralan
🇲🇽 afilado
Word origin
The word 'tapered' comes from the verb 'taper', which has origins in Middle English and Old French. The original meaning referred to something gradually becoming thinner or smaller towards one end. Over time, the adjective 'tapered' emerged to describe objects or shapes that exhibit this narrowing characteristic. The term is often used in design, fashion, and engineering to convey a sense of elegance and sophistication.