flattened
UK: ˈflætənd | US: ˈflætənd
adj. made flat or flatter in shape
vt. past tense of "flatten" (to make or become flat)
The word "flattened" derives from the Middle English "flat," meaning "level or smooth," which traces back to Old Norse "flatr." The suffix "-en" is a verb-forming suffix used to indicate causation (e.g., "flatten" = "to make flat"). The "-ed" suffix marks the past tense or past participle. The progression reflects a logical transformation: from the adjective "flat" to the action "flatten," then to the completed state "flattened."
The storm flattened the entire village.
She flattened the dough with a rolling pin.
The car's tire was flattened by a sharp nail.
The landscape looked flattened after the landslide.
He flattened the paper to remove all wrinkles.