real-size
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B2
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/ˈriːəl saɪz/
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/ˈrɪəl saɪz/
actual dimensions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'real-size' originates from the combination of 'real' and 'size', where 'real' means 'actual' and 'size' refers to 'dimensions'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'real-size' evolved from the need to describe objects that are not scaled down or enlarged, maintaining their true dimensions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'actual dimensions', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the actual dimensions or proportions of the object it represents.
The model is real-size, so it gives a true sense of scale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 02:07