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English

umbrella-shaped

|um-brel-la-shaped|

B2

/ʌmˈbrɛlə-ʃeɪpt/

umbrella-like form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'umbrella-shaped' originates from the English word 'umbrella,' which comes from the Italian word 'ombrella,' a diminutive of 'ombra,' meaning 'shade' or 'shadow.' The suffix '-shaped' is used to denote the form or appearance of something.

Historical Evolution

'umbrella' changed from the Italian word 'ombrella' and eventually became the modern English word 'umbrella.' The concept of '-shaped' as a suffix has been used in English to describe the form of objects.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'umbrella' referred to a device providing shade, but over time it evolved to include the shape of objects resembling an umbrella.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having the shape or form of an umbrella.

The jellyfish has an umbrella-shaped body.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/24 14:30