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crumpled

|crum/pled|

/ˈkrʌm.pəld/

(crumple)

wrinkle or crease

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
crumple	crumples	crumples	crumpled	crumpled	crumpling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'crumple' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'crumplen,' where 'crump' meant 'bent' or 'crooked.'

Historical Evolution

'crumplen' transformed into the modern English word 'crumple.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bend or make crooked,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to crush into folds or creases.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'crumple'.

He crumpled the letter and threw it away.

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Adjective 1

having been crushed or wrinkled into folds or creases.

The crumpled paper lay on the floor.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 00:13