shuttered
UK: ˈʃʌtəd | US: ˈʃʌtərd
Definition
adj. fitted with or closed by shutters
adj. (of a business) closed or no longer operating
v. past tense and past participle of "shutter" (to close or cover with shutters)
Structure
shutter <to close>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology
The word "shutter" originates from Middle English shitten (to close), influenced by Old English scyttan (to bolt or bar). The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or participle form, indicating a completed action. Over time, "shuttered" evolved to describe both physical closure (e.g., windows) and metaphorical closure (e.g., businesses). The morphemes retain their original spelling, preserving the word's structural logic.
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