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landscape-inspired

|land-scape-in-spired|

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/ˈlændˌskeɪp ɪnˈspaɪərd/

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/ˈlændˌskeɪp ɪnˈspaɪəd/

(landscape)

scenic view

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'landscape' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'landschap,' where 'land' meant 'land' and 'schap' meant 'condition.' 'Inspired' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'inspirare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe.'

Historical Evolution

'landschap' transformed into the English word 'landscape' during the 16th century, and 'inspirare' evolved into 'inspire' in Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'landscape' referred to a picture of natural scenery, but over time it evolved to mean the scenery itself. 'Inspired' originally meant 'to breathe into,' and now it means 'to be influenced by.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced or inspired by the natural features of a landscape.

The artist's latest collection is landscape-inspired, capturing the essence of the countryside.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 03:58