rounded-footed
|round-ed-foot-ed|
C2
/ˈraʊndɪd ˈfʊtɪd/
having round-shaped feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rounded-footed' is a compound word formed from 'rounded' and 'footed.' 'Rounded' comes from the verb 'round,' meaning 'to make round,' and 'footed' is the adjectival form of 'foot,' meaning 'having feet.'
Historical Evolution
'Rounded' comes from Middle English 'rounden,' and 'footed' from Old English 'fōt.' The compound 'rounded-footed' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet that are round,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having feet that are rounded in shape, or characterized by a rounded form of the feet.
The statue depicted a rounded-footed child playing in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 07:52