closed
UK: kləʊzd | US: kloʊzd
Definition
adj. shut; not open
adj. restricted or exclusive
adj. concluded or finalized
Structure
close <shut>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology
The word "closed" originates from the verb "close," which comes from Old French "clore" (to shut) and Latin "claudere" (to close, shut). The suffix "-ed" is added to form the past participle, indicating a completed action or state. Over time, "closed" evolved to describe not only physical shutting but also abstract concepts like restricted access or finalized decisions.
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