Definition

Describing something that has been reduced to its basic structure or framework, resembling a skeleton.

Example

The artist created a skeletonized version of the sculpture to highlight its essential forms.

Conversation

Did you see the art exhibit at the gallery last weekend?

Yes, I did! The piece that stood out to me was the skeletonized sculpture.

Right? It was so interesting how they showcased the form.

Absolutely, it really brought a different perspective to the art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skeletonized → It is formed from "skeleton" (from Greek "skeletos", meaning dried up or withered) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "skeletonized" means to make something into a skeleton or to reduce it to its skeletal form.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for dried up or withered, which helps you remember that "skeletonized" means to reduce something to its skeletal structure.

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