flattened
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈflætənd/
KK: /ˈflætənd/
adjective
Definition
Made to be flat or level, often as a result of pressure or force.
Example
The flattened cardboard box was easy to store in the closet.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: flatter
Superlative: flattest
Conversation
Have you seen the pizza? It looks a bit flattened this time.
Yeah, I noticed that too. Maybe it was pressed too hard.
I kind of prefer it when the crust is thicker.
Same here! A flattened pizza just doesn't feel as satisfying.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leveled
evened
smoothed
Antonyms
uneven
raised
bumpy
verb
Definition
To make something flat or level by pressing it down or removing its height.
Example
The baker flattened the dough before rolling it out.
Tense Forms
Past: flattened
Past Participle: flattened
Conversation
Did you see how the rain flattened all the flowers in the garden?
Yeah, it was really sad to see them like that.
I hope they recover, they looked so beautiful before.
Root Explanation
Flattened → It is formed from "flat" (from Old English *flaet*, meaning level or smooth) and the suffix "-en" (meaning to make or become). The word "flattened" means to make something level or smooth.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'level' ('flat') — the '-en' means to make it so. This helps you remember that 'flattened' means to make something flat.
Visually Confused Words
unflattened
pattened
lattener
fattener
unflattered
latten
fatten
attend