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sculpture

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

KK: /ˈskʌlpʧər/

intransitive verb
Definition

To create three-dimensional art by shaping materials like stone, metal, or clay.


Example

The artist loves to sculpture in her free time, creating beautiful pieces for the gallery.


Tense Forms

Past: sculptured

Past Participle: sculptured


Conversation
Sloth A
I saw a workshop where you can learn to sculpture with clay.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I've always wanted to try making something with my hands.
Sloth A
Yeah, and they said beginners can create simple pieces pretty easily.
Sloth B
I might just sign up for that. It could be a fun way to express myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carve
model
shape
Antonyms
destroy
dismantle
ruin
noun
Definition

A three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping materials like stone, metal, or clay.


Example

The museum has a beautiful sculpture of a horse in the garden.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new sculpture in the park?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw it yesterday! It's really impressive.
Sloth A
I love how it captures movement and emotion.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To create or shape a three-dimensional figure from materials like stone, wood, or metal.


Example

The artist will sculpture a beautiful statue from marble.


Tense Forms

Past: sculptured

Past Participle: sculptured


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how they sculpture those huge statues?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's amazing how they create such detailed work from stone.
Sloth A
I wonder what tools they use to sculpture those intricate designs.
Root Explanation

Sculpture → It is formed from "sculpere" (meaning to carve) and the suffix "-ure" (indicating a process or result). The word "sculpture" refers to the process or result of carving material into artistic forms.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'carving' ('sculpere') to remember that 'sculpture' is the result of that carving process.

Visually Confused Words
insculpture
ensculpture
scalpture
culture
unsculptured
subculture
misculture
cultured
Is this page helpful?
Exactly! It's amazing what artists can do with sculpture.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
statue
carving
figure
Antonyms
flatness
planarity
two-dimensionality
Sloth B
Probably a mix of traditional and modern tools to get it just right.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carve
model
shape
Antonyms
destroy
dismantle
ruin