sculptor
|sculp/tor|
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🇺🇸
/ˈskʌlp.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈskʌlp.tə/
artist who carves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sculptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sculptor', where 'sculpere' meant 'to carve'.
Historical Evolution
'sculptor' changed from the Latin word 'sculptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'sculptor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who carves or engraves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an artist who creates three-dimensional works of art, typically by carving or modeling materials such as stone, metal, or wood.
The sculptor spent months perfecting the statue.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45