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banded

|band/ed|

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/ˈbændɪd/

(band)

strip or group

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'banded' originates from the Old English word 'bænd,' which referred to a strip or stripe.

Historical Evolution

'bænd' transformed into the Middle English word 'band,' and eventually became the modern English word 'banded.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a strip or stripe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having bands or stripes.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having bands or stripes of different colors or textures.

The banded snake slithered through the grass.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45