state — a nation or territory considered as an organized political community
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a nation or territory considered as an organized political community
Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪt/
Example Sentences
- My room is in such a messy state that I can't even find my socks!
- The witness stated that the suspect was wearing a bright pink tutu.
- Texas is the second largest state in the United States.
state
NOUN[/steɪt/]
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community
The doctor checks the patient's fragile state after the long surgery.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'status', meaning 'standing' or 'condition'. In ancient Rome, a person's or object's physical position or stance directly reflected their social rank or state of being, establishing the metaphorical link between physical position and social condition.
Breakdown
Latin 'status' (standing, condition) + English nominative suffix, where the root 'sta-' derives from the Latin verb 'stare' (to stand), combined with the agent noun ending '-tus' indicating a resulting state or condition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My room is in such a messy state that I can't even find my socks!”
“The witness stated that the suspect was wearing a bright pink tutu.”
“Texas is the second largest state in the United States.”
“Please state your name and address for the record.”
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