shattered
UK: ˈʃætəd | US: ˈʃætərd
Definition
adj. broken violently into many pieces
adj. emotionally devastated or extremely upset
vt. past tense of "shatter" (to break suddenly into fragments)
Structure
shatter <to break violently>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology
The word "shatter" originated in Middle English as schateren, an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of something breaking explosively. Over time, it evolved to describe both physical fragmentation (e.g., glass shattering) and emotional collapse (e.g., shattered dreams). The suffix "-ed" marks its past participle form, often used adjectivally.
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