shrunken
|shrun-ken|
B2
/ˈʃrʌŋkən/
(shrink)
becoming smaller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shrunken' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scrincan', where 'scrincan' meant 'to contract or wither'.
Historical Evolution
'scrincan' transformed into the Middle English word 'shrunken', and eventually became the modern English word 'shrunken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to contract or wither', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having become smaller or contracted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'shrink'.
The clothes had shrunken in the wash.
Adjective 1
having become smaller or contracted, especially due to drying or aging.
The shrunken sweater no longer fit him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45