battered
UK: ˈbætəd | US: ˈbætərd
adj. 1. damaged by repeated blows or wear; beaten up.
adj. 2. (of food) coated in batter and deep-fried.
adj. 3. (of a person) subjected to prolonged violence or hardship.
battered = batter<to strike repeatedly> + ed<past participle suffix>
- batter: From Middle English bateren, meaning "to beat or strike repeatedly," derived from Old French batre (to beat) and Latin battuere (to beat).
- -ed: A suffix forming past participles of verbs, indicating a completed action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word "battered" originates from the verb "batter," which traces back to Latin battuere, a term associated with striking or beating. Over time, "batter" evolved in English to describe physical assault or vigorous mixing (e.g., batter for cooking). The addition of "-ed" creates an adjective describing something that has been subjected to such action—whether a bruised object, fried food, or an abused person.
The battered old car barely made it up the hill.
She ordered battered fish and chips at the seaside restaurant.
The shelter provides support for battered women.
The storm left the coastline battered and eroded.
His battered suitcase showed years of rough travel.