shadow-effected
|shad-ow-ef-fect-ed|
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/ˈʃædoʊ ɪˈfɛktɪd/
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/ˈʃædəʊ ɪˈfɛktɪd/
influenced by shadows
Etymology
'shadow-effected' originates from the combination of 'shadow' and 'effected', where 'shadow' refers to a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface, and 'effected' means to bring about or cause.
'shadow' comes from Old English 'sceadu', and 'effected' is derived from Latin 'effectus', meaning 'accomplished'.
Initially, 'shadow' referred to a dark shape, and 'effected' meant 'accomplished'. Together, they evolved to describe something influenced by shadows.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
affected or influenced by shadows, often used to describe an area or object that is partially obscured by shadows.
The garden was shadow-effected, making it cooler than the rest of the yard.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 13:05