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dome-shaped

|dome/shaped|

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/doʊm ʃeɪpt/

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/dəʊm ʃeɪpt/

rounded structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dome-shaped' originates from the word 'dome,' which comes from the Latin word 'domus,' meaning 'house.' The suffix '-shaped' is used to indicate the form or appearance of something.

Historical Evolution

'dome' changed from the Latin word 'domus' to the Old French word 'dome,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'dome.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'dome' referred to a 'house' or 'building,' but over time it evolved to describe a rounded, vaulted structure.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having the shape or form of a dome.

The building has a dome-shaped roof.

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Last updated: 2025/02/12 21:29