Definition

Describing something that has been deposited or settled as sediment, often referring to layers of material that have accumulated over time.

Example

The sedimented layers of rock tell the story of the Earth's geological history.

Conversation

Have you seen the river after the rain?

Yeah, it looks so different with all the sedimented material in it.

I know, right? It's amazing how much it changes the whole landscape.

Definitely! It makes everything look more vibrant and alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have settled or accumulated at the bottom of a liquid, often referring to particles or substances that have settled over time.

Example

The minerals had sedimented at the bottom of the lake after years of accumulation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the river has changed over the years?

Yeah, it's amazing how much sedimented material builds up at the bottom.

I never realized that until I took that ecology class.

Root Explanation

Sedimented → It is formed from "sediment" (from Latin "sedimentum", meaning something that settles) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "sedimented" refers to the state of having been settled or deposited, typically in a liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has 'settled' ('sediment') and is now in a 'past state' ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'sedimented' means something that has settled.

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