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- [jag-id]
- /ˈdʒæg ɪd/
- /ˈdʒæɡ.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jag-id]
- /ˈdʒæg ɪd/
Definitions of jagged word
- adjective jagged having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag: the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound. 1
- adjective jagged having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality. 1
- noun jagged a sharp projection on an edge or surface. 1
- verb with object jagged to cut or slash, especially in points or pendants along the edge; form notches, teeth, or ragged points in. 1
- verb without object jagged to move with a jerk; jog. 1
- noun jagged Having rough, sharp points protruding. 1
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Origin of jagged
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See jag1, -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jagged
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jagged popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jagged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jagged
adjective jagged
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- pointed — having a point or points: a pointed arch.
- pointy — having a comparatively sharp point: The elf had pointy little ears.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- serrated — Chiefly Biology. notched on the edge like a saw: a serrate leaf.
Antonyms for jagged
adjective jagged
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- continuous — A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping.
- even — Flat and smooth.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
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