Meaning & Definition of Tapered in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having a gradual reduction in thickness or width.

  Example Sentence: The tapered end of the pencil made it easy to draw fine lines.

• Definition: Designed to thin out in a specific direction.

  Example Sentence: She wore tapered jeans that hugged her ankles.

Etymology

Origin: From the verb 'taper', which means to cause to taper.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tapered off: To decrease gradually in amount or intensity.
• tapered silhouette: A shape that narrows towards one end.

Translations

• Spanish: afinado

• French: effilé

• German: konisch

• Russian: сужающийся

Related Words

• taper: To gradually decrease in thickness or width.

• narrow: To make or become less wide.

Slang Meanings of tapered

• Meaning: Referring to something that is sleek or stylish.

  Example Sentence: Those tapered trousers are such a killer look!