profile — an outline of something, especially a person's face as seen from the side
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an outline of something, especially a person's face as seen from the side
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊfaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My dating app profile says I love cooking, but I can only make instant noodles.
- The suspect fits the criminal profile perfectly.
- She keeps a low profile to avoid media attention.
profile
NOUN[/ˈproʊfaɪl/]
an outline of something, especially a person's face as seen from the side
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 17th-century Italian 'profilo', which came from the verb 'profilare' meaning 'to draw an outline'. Originally referring to the artistic technique of depicting a side view or silhouette in drawing, the term later expanded to denote a general description or account of a person or object.
Breakdown
pro- (forward, forth) + filare (to draw, to trace a line). The morphemes combine to convey the sense of 'drawing or tracing something forward or in outline'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dating app profile says I love cooking, but I can only make instant noodles.”
“The suspect fits the criminal profile perfectly.”
“She keeps a low profile to avoid media attention.”
“The coin shows the king's profile on one side.”
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