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vermicular

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /vɜːrˈmɪkjʊlər/

KK: /vɜrˈmɪkjələr/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or resembling worms in shape or movement.


Example

The artist used a vermicular pattern in her sculpture to mimic the movement of worms.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen that painting with the vermicular patterns?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's really interesting how it looks like worms are moving across the canvas.
Sloth A
I love how they used such a unique style to create depth.
Sloth B
Definitely! It makes the whole piece feel alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wormlike
serpentine
sinuous
Antonyms
straight
linear
unwinding
Root Explanation

Vermicular → It is formed from "vermis" (meaning worm) and the suffix "-cular" (meaning relating to or resembling). The word "vermicular" describes something that is worm-like or resembles a worm in form or movement.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'worm-like' ('vermis') to help you remember that 'vermicular' refers to something resembling a worm.

Visually Confused Words
versicular
ventricular
vesicular
vehicular
antivermicular
unvernicular
diverticular
vorticular
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