'contour' originates from French, specifically the word 'contourner,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'tourner' meant 'to turn.'

'contourner' transformed into the English word 'contour,' and eventually became the modern English word 'contoured.'

Initially, it meant 'to turn together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a shape or outline that follows the contours of something.'