Cloven

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊvən/

Definitions of cloven

adjective split or divided into two parts, especially in a V-shaped pattern

Example Sentences

A1 The cloven hoofprints in the mud indicated that a deer had passed by.

A2 The farmer found a cloven branch that had fallen from the tree.

B1 The hiker marveled at the cloven rock formations in the canyon.

B2 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue out of cloven pieces of wood.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish using cloven lamb chops.

C2 The geologist studied the cloven fault line to understand the earthquake patterns in the region.

Examples of cloven in a Sentence

formal The cloven hoofprints in the snow indicated the presence of a deer.

informal I saw the cloven hoofprints and knew a deer had been here.

slang Those cloven tracks mean Bambi was here.

figurative The cloven opinions on the matter divided the group into two camps.

Grammatical Forms of cloven

• past tense: clove
• plural: clovens
• comparative: more cloven
• superlative: most cloven
• present tense: cleave
• future tense: will cleave
• perfect tense: have cloven
• continuous tense: is cleaving
• singular: cloven
• positive degree: cloven
• infinitive: to cleave
• gerund: cleaving
• participle: cloven

Origin and Evolution of cloven

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cloven' originated from Old English, derived from the verb 'cleave' meaning to split or divide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cloven' has retained its original meaning of being split or divided, often used in reference to hooves or objects that have been separated into two parts.