pelleted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɛlɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈpɛlɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been shaped into small, round pieces, often for easier handling or use.
Example
The feed was pelleted to make it easier for the animals to eat.
Conversation
Have you tried the new food for pets?
I haven't, but I heard it's pelleted and really good for them.
Yeah, my friend said their dog loves the pelleted treats.
That's awesome! I should get some for my cat.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
granulated
compressed
consolidated
Antonyms
powdered
loose
dispersed
verb
Definition
To form or compress something into small, round shapes, often used in reference to food or materials.
Example
The feed was pelleted to make it easier for the animals to eat.
Tense Forms
Past: pelleted
Past Participle: pelleted
Conversation
Did you hear about the new pet food they just pelleted?
No, I haven't! What's special about it?
It's supposed to be really nutritious and easy for pets to digest.
Root Explanation
Pelleted → It is formed from "pellet" (from Old French *pellete*, meaning a small ball or round mass) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or completed action). The word "pelleted" means having been formed into small balls or pellets.
Memory Tip
Think of small round masses ('pellet') that have been made into a completed form ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'pelleted' refers to something that has been shaped into small balls.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.