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- [kon-too r]
- /ˈkɒn tʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kon-too r]
- /ˈkɒn tʊər/
Definitions of contoured word
- adjective contoured A contoured surface has curves and slopes on it, rather than being flat. 3
- adjective contoured shaped to fit the outline of something 3
- noun contoured the outline of a figure or body; the edge or line that defines or bounds a shape or object. 1
- noun contoured contour line. 1
- noun contoured Phonetics. a distinctive pattern of changes in pitch, stress, or tone extending across all or part of an utterance, especially across a sentence, and contributing to meaning. 1
- verb with object contoured to mark with contour lines. 1
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Origin of contoured
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < French, equivalent to con- con- + tour a turn (see tour), modeled on Italian contorno, derivative of contornare to outline; see turn
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Parts of speech for Contoured
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contoured popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
contoured usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contoured
adj contoured
- modeled — a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
- formed — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- molded — a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness.
adjective contoured
- shaped — of a definite form, shape, or character (often used in combination): a U -shaped driveway.
- modelled — a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
- moulded — a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness.
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