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shouldered

adjective

Simple meaning

Furnished with a shoulder-shaped joint or protrusion.

Pronunciation

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shohlderd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈʃoʊldɚd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

  2. in combination

    Having or pertaining to (a specific kind of) shoulders.

  3. Furnished with a shoulder-shaped joint or protrusion.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

Used this way, shouldered is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • shouldernounBase word

    The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • shouldered archnounCompound term

    An arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture.

  • red-shouldered hawknounCompound term

    North American hawk with reddish brown shoulders.

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