life-size
|life/size|
B2
/ˈlaɪfˌsaɪz/
same size as real
Etymology
Etymology Information
'life-size' originates from the combination of 'life' and 'size', where 'life' refers to the real or actual and 'size' refers to the dimensions or magnitude.
Historical Evolution
The term 'life-size' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe objects or representations that match the actual size of the subject.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the same size as life', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the same size as the real object or person.
The museum displayed a life-size replica of the dinosaur.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 20:01