Humpbacked

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌmpˌbækt/

Definitions of humpbacked

adjective describing someone or something with a hump on their back

Example Sentences

A1 The humpbacked camel walked slowly through the desert.

A2 The humpbacked old man struggled to carry his heavy bags.

B1 The humpbacked bridge spanned across the river, connecting the two villages.

B2 The humpbacked whale gracefully breached the surface of the ocean.

C1 The humpbacked mountain loomed in the distance, challenging climbers to reach its peak.

C2 The humpbacked tree stood out among the other trees in the forest, its twisted trunk a unique sight.

Examples of humpbacked in a Sentence

formal The humpbacked whale is known for its distinctive shape and large size.

informal I saw a humpbacked man walking down the street today.

slang That dude is so humpbacked, he looks like a question mark!

figurative The humpbacked bridge arched gracefully over the river.

Grammatical Forms of humpbacked

• past tense: humpbacked
• plural: humpbacked
• comparative: more humpbacked
• superlative: most humpbacked
• present tense: humpback
• future tense: will humpback
• perfect tense: have humpbacked
• continuous tense: is humpbacking
• singular: humpbacked
• positive degree: humpbacked
• infinitive: to humpback
• gerund: humpbacking
• participle: humpbacked

Origin and Evolution of humpbacked

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'humpbacked' originated from the Old English word 'hump' meaning a rounded mass or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'humpbacked' has evolved to specifically describe a person or animal with a hump or curvature in their back, often used to refer to the humpback whale.