Shrunken

Pronunciation: /ˈʃrʌŋkən/

Definitions of shrunken

adjective having decreased in size or volume, typically as a result of exposure to heat or moisture

Example Sentences

A1 The shrunken sweater no longer fit me.

A2 She found a shrunken apple at the bottom of her bag.

B1 The shrunken map was difficult to read.

B2 The shrunken head was displayed in a museum.

C1 The shrunken population of the town was a result of the economic downturn.

C2 The shrunken profits led to the company downsizing its workforce.

Examples of shrunken in a Sentence

formal The shrunken sweater was a result of improper washing and drying.

informal I accidentally put my favorite sweater in the dryer and now it's all shrunken.

slang I can't believe how shrunken my jeans got after I washed them in hot water.

figurative His shrunken ego prevented him from admitting he was wrong.

Grammatical Forms of shrunken

• past tense: shrank
• plural: shrinkens
• comparative: more shrunken
• superlative: most shrunken
• present tense: shrink
• future tense: will shrink
• perfect tense: have shrunk
• continuous tense: is shrinking
• singular: shrunken
• positive degree: shrunken
• infinitive: to shrink
• gerund: shrinking
• participle: shrunken

Origin and Evolution of shrunken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrunken' originated from the Middle English word 'shronken' which is derived from the Old English word 'scruncian'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shrunken' has retained its original meaning of becoming smaller in size or wrinkled, but it is now commonly used in modern English to describe something that has decreased in size through a process of shrinking or contraction.