landed
UK: ˈlændɪd | US: ˈlændɪd
adj. owning land or property
adj. (of an aircraft) having touched down on the ground
adj. (historical) relating to the landed gentry (wealthy landowners)
The word "landed" originates from the Old English "land" (meaning "ground" or "territory"), combined with the suffix "-ed," which forms past participles or adjectives indicating possession or state. Historically, "landed" described individuals who owned significant land, reflecting social status (e.g., "landed gentry"). The term later expanded to describe aircraft completing a landing. The morphemes preserve their original spelling and meaning, making the word easy to deconstruct.
The landed aristocracy controlled vast estates in the 18th century.
The plane landed safely despite the storm.
She comes from a landed family with centuries-old properties.
The spacecraft landed on Mars after a seven-month journey.
His wealth is primarily landed, inherited from his ancestors.