round

English

/ˈɹaʊnd/

adj
Definitions
  • (physical) Shape.
  • Complete, whole, not lacking.
  • (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
  • (phonetics) Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
  • Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing.
  • Finished; polished; not defective or abrupt; said of authors or their writing style.
  • Consistent; fair; just; applied to conduct.
  • Large in magnitude.
  • (authorship) Well-written and well-characterized; complex and reminiscent of a real person.
  • (architecture) Vaulted.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French ront derived from Latin rotundus (round, like a wheel, circular).

Origin

Latin

rotundus

Gloss

round, like a wheel, circular

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