designed — Planned and created with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Something deliberately conceived to achieve particular goals or functions.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Planned and created with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Something deliberately conceived to achieve particular goals or functions.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzaɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone was designed by aliens - it's way too smart for me to understand!
- This chair was designed for comfort, but my back disagrees.
- The new museum was designed to inspire creativity in visitors.
designed
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈzaɪnd/]
Planned and created with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Something deliberately conceived to achieve particular goals or functions.
Planned and created with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Something deliberately conceived to achieve particular goals or functions.
Every structure designed is perfectly refined and aligned!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'designare' meaning 'to mark out' or 'to plan clearly'. The word originally referred to marking out boundaries or creating clear plans and drawings.
Breakdown
de- (completely/thoroughly) + signare (to mark/sign) → 'to mark out completely' or 'to plan with clear markings'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My smartphone was designed by aliens - it's way too smart for me to understand!”
“This chair was designed for comfort, but my back disagrees.”
“The new museum was designed to inspire creativity in visitors.”
“This software is designed for beginners who want to learn programming.”
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