engraved
UK: ɪnˈɡreɪvd | US: ɪnˈɡreɪvd
adj. carved or cut into a hard surface (especially for decoration or text)
vt. past tense of "engrave": to carve or cut designs, letters, or patterns into a surface
engraved = en<in, into> + grave<carve, cut> + ed<past participle suffix>
- en (prefix): From Old English "en-", meaning "in" or "into."
- grave (root): From Old French "graver" (to carve), possibly of Germanic origin, related to "grind" or "scratch."
- ed (suffix): Past participle marker in English, indicating completed action.
Etymology Origin:
The word "engraved" traces back to the Old French verb "graver," meaning "to carve," combined with the intensifying prefix "en-." The root "grave" originally conveyed the physical act of cutting into a surface, later specializing in artistic or textual carving. The "-ed" suffix marks it as a completed action, often describing a permanent or decorative result.
The jeweler engraved their initials on the silver bracelet.
Ancient tombs often feature engraved hieroglyphs.
The award was a polished plaque with deeply engraved lettering.
She cherished the engraved locket from her grandmother.
The artist engraved intricate patterns into the copper plate.