Pronunciation: /klɑtəd/

Definitions of clotted

verb to form into clots or lumps

Example Sentences

A1 The milk clotted when left out in the sun.

A2 The cream clotted in the fridge overnight.

B1 The blood clotted quickly after the injury.

B2 The custard clotted as it cooled.

C1 The mixture clotted into a thick paste.

C2 The ingredients clotted together to form a solid mass.

adjective forming into clots or lumps

Example Sentences

A1 The milk had clotted and turned into cheese.

A2 The blood clotted quickly after the small cut.

B1 The cream had clotted in the heat, forming a thick layer on top.

B2 The mixture clotted together, creating a lumpy texture.

C1 The sauce had clotted due to overcooking, resulting in a grainy consistency.

C2 The clotted cream was spread thickly on scones for a traditional English tea.

Examples of clotted in a Sentence

formal The patient's blood sample showed clotted plasma, indicating a possible clotting disorder.

informal I accidentally left the milk out on the counter and now it's all clotted.

slang I can't believe you clotted up the drain with all that hair!

figurative The tension in the room was so thick you could feel it like clotted cream.

Grammatical Forms of clotted

past tense

clotted

plural

clotted

comparative

more clotted

superlative

most clotted

present tense

clot

future tense

will clot

perfect tense

have clotted

continuous tense

is clotting

singular

clot

positive degree

clotted

infinitive

to clot

gerund

clotting

participle

clotting

Origin and Evolution of clotted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'clotted' originated from the Middle English word 'cloten' which was derived from the Old English word 'clottian' meaning to clot or curdle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clotted' has retained its original meaning of forming into clots or lumps, but has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something thick or congealed.