styles
|style|
/staɪlz/
(style)
distinctive manner
Etymology
'style' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stilus', where 'stilus' meant 'a writing instrument (stylus)'.
'style' changed from Old French 'estile' and Anglo-French 'stile' into Middle English 'stile' and eventually became the modern English word 'style'.
Initially, it meant 'a writing instrument', then 'manner of writing', and over time it evolved to mean the current sense of 'manner, fashion, or way of doing something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'style': a particular manner or way of doing something, especially characteristic or distinctive behavior or technique.
He likes classic styles when decorating his home.
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Noun 2
plural of 'style': fashions or trends in clothing, design, or appearance.
Streetwear styles change quickly each season.
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Noun 3
plural of 'style': distinct artistic, architectural, or literary manner.
The museum exhibits different architectural styles from Europe.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'style': to arrange or design (hair, clothing, etc.) in a particular way.
She styles her hair differently for special occasions.
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Verb 2
third-person singular of 'style': to label or classify something as having a particular style or characteristic.
The critic styles the new work as a return to classical forms.
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