Word Adjective
tapered
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈteɪpɝd/ UK /tˈeɪpəd/ ta·pered
Definition
adj.becoming thinner or narrower at one end. You use this to describe things like pants that get tight at the ankles or a candle that is wider at the bottom.
adj.gradually narrowing toward one end. Often used to describe physical objects, garments, or geometric shapes.
Examples
“The candle has a tapered shape.”
“He prefers wearing tapered trousers because they look more modern and fit better around the ankles.”
“The architect designed the skyscraper with a tapered profile to reduce the impact of wind loads at higher altitudes while maintaining a wide, stable base.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective; typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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