Roundness

Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndnəs/

Definitions of roundness

noun the quality or state of being round

Example Sentences

A1 The roundness of the ball made it easy to kick.

A2 She admired the roundness of the moon in the night sky.

B1 The artist captured the roundness of the apple in their painting.

B2 The roundness of her face gave her a youthful appearance.

C1 The sculpture's roundness added to its overall beauty and elegance.

C2 The mathematician studied the concept of roundness in higher dimensions.

Examples of roundness in a Sentence

formal The roundness of the table makes it a perfect choice for small gatherings.

informal I love the roundness of this cake - it looks so delicious!

slang Check out the roundness of that car's wheels - they're massive!

figurative The roundness of her cheeks gave her a youthful appearance.

Grammatical Forms of roundness

• past tense: rounded
• plural: roundnesses
• comparative: rounder
• superlative: roundest
• present tense: round
• future tense: will round
• perfect tense: have rounded
• continuous tense: is rounding
• singular: roundness
• positive degree: round
• infinitive: to round
• gerund: rounding
• participle: rounded

Origin and Evolution of roundness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'roundness' originated from the Old English word 'roundnes' which was derived from the Old French word 'rondeness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roundness' has retained its original meaning of being round or circular, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the quality of being smooth and curved without sharp edges.