Word
tapered
Phoneticsta·pered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈteɪpɝd/
UK/tˈeɪpəd/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The candle has a tapered shape.”
contextual
“He prefers wearing tapered trousers because they look more modern and fit better around the ankles.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“I’m pretty sure that my parents had the same one in the 1990s, with its flip-on switch and tapered glass jug.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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