How Do You Spell JELLED?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛld] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "jelled" is unique because it has double letters in both its root word "gel" and its suffix "-ed". The IPA phonetic transcription for "jelled" is /dʒɛld/. The "j" sound comes from the affricate "dʒ", the "e" sound is pronounced as "ɛ", and the "ld" sound is represented by the voiced alveolar stop "d". This word is commonly used to describe the thickening of a liquid or mixture, as in "the pudding has jelled nicely."

JELLED Meaning and Definition

  1. Jelled is an adjective used to describe something that has solidified or become firm, typically referring to a substance or mixture. It is often used to describe the physical state of a gel-like substance or a material that has undergone the process of gelling.

    When a substance jells, it means that it has transformed from a liquid or semi-liquid state into a more coherent, solid or semi-solid state. This transformation is usually the result of a chemical or physical process, such as cooling, heating, or the addition of additives or agents that promote gelation.

    The term "jelled" is commonly applied to various substances and mixtures, including food products like jellies, jams, or desserts, where it implies a desirable state of firmness and consistency. For example, a jelled fruit spread is thick and holds its shape instead of flowing like a liquid.

    In a broader context, "jelled" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation, group, or plan that has become harmoniously integrated or unified. When a previously disorganized or chaotic situation jells, it means that it has developed into a coherent and well-structured entity.

    Overall, "jelled" refers to the state of solidification or coherence in substances or situations, indicating a transformed or organized condition resulting from various processes or interactions.

Common Misspellings for JELLED

Etymology of JELLED

The word "jelled" is derived from the noun "gel", which comes from the Dutch word "gelei" and the Latin word "gelāre" meaning "freeze" or "congeal". Over time, the noun "gel" was transformed into a verb form, giving rise to the term "jelled". It is used to describe a substance that has become firm or solid, often referring to a soft substance that has set into a gel-like consistency.

Similar spelling words for JELLED

Conjugate verb Jelled

CONDITIONAL

I would jell
we would jell
you would jell
he/she/it would jell
they would jell

FUTURE

I will jell
we will jell
you will jell
he/she/it will jell
they will jell

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jelled
we will have jelled
you will have jelled
he/she/it will have jelled
they will have jelled

PAST

I jelled
we jelled
you jelled
he/she/it jelled
they jelled

PAST PERFECT

I had jelled
we had jelled
you had jelled
he/she/it had jelled
they had jelled

PRESENT

I jell
we jell
you jell
he/she/it jells
they jell

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jelled
we have jelled
you have jelled
he/she/it has jelled
they have jelled
I am jelling
we are jelling
you are jelling
he/she/it is jelling
they are jelling
I was jelling
we were jelling
you were jelling
he/she/it was jelling
they were jelling
I will be jelling
we will be jelling
you will be jelling
he/she/it will be jelling
they will be jelling
I have been jelling
we have been jelling
you have been jelling
he/she/it has been jelling
they have been jelling
I had been jelling
we had been jelling
you had been jelling
he/she/it had been jelling
they had been jelling
I will have been jelling
we will have been jelling
you will have been jelling
he/she/it will have been jelling
they will have been jelling
I would have jelled
we would have jelled
you would have jelled
he/she/it would have jelled
they would have jelled
I would be jelling
we would be jelling
you would be jelling
he/she/it would be jelling
they would be jelling
I would have been jelling
we would have been jelling
you would have been jelling
he/she/it would have been jelling
they would have been jelling

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