Definition

Describing something that has been cut off or severed, often referring to a part of an object or organism that is missing or reduced in size.

Example

The tree was trunked after the storm, leaving only a small stump behind.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever seen a tree that looks really trunked?

Yeah, I noticed those trees look quite different from the others.

It's fascinating how some trees have such a unique trunked shape.

Definitely! It makes them stand out in the forest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the word 'trunk' (from Old French *tronc*, meaning the main stem of a tree or a large box) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action or condition). The word 'trunked' refers to something that has been made into or resembles a trunk, often in a figurative sense.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trunk' as the main part of something, like a tree or a box, and remember that 'trunked' means something has been shaped or formed like a trunk.

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