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striped

|striped|

B2

/straɪpt/

(stripe)

band or line

Base FormPluralPresentPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
stripestripesstripingstripedstripedstriping
Etymology
Etymology Information

'striped' originates from the Middle English word 'striped,' which is derived from the word 'stripe,' meaning 'a long, narrow band of color.'

Historical Evolution

'striped' evolved from the Middle English 'striped' and eventually became the modern English word 'striped.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having stripes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having stripes or bands of color.

The zebra is a striped animal.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45