rounded

UK: ˈraʊndɪd | US: ˈraʊndɪd

Definition
  1. adj. having a smooth, curved surface or shape

  2. adj. (of a number) adjusted to a convenient or whole value

  3. adj. (of a person) well-developed or balanced in personality or skills

Structure
round <circular>ed <adjective suffix (past participle)>
Etymology

The word "rounded" combines "round," derived from Old French "rond" (meaning circular), which traces back to Latin "rotundus" (round, spherical). The suffix "-ed" is an Old English past participle marker, here used to form an adjective indicating a state or quality. Together, "rounded" literally means "made round," later extending metaphorically to describe completeness or balance in non-physical contexts (e.g., "a rounded education").

Examples
  1. The table had smooth, rounded edges for safety.

  2. She gave a rounded estimate of the project cost.

  3. His travels contributed to his rounded worldview.

  4. The artist preferred rounded shapes in her sculptures.

  5. The final figure was rounded to the nearest hundred.