Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪfsa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The word "lifesized" is spelled with two separate words - "life" and "sized" - and is pronounced /ˈlaɪf.saɪzd/. The first part of the word is pronounced like the word "life", while the second part is pronounced like the word "sized". The word means that something is the same size as a living person or object. The correct spelling of the word shows that it is made up of two separate words, rather than being merged into one word.
Lifesized is an adjective that describes something as being the same size as an actual living being or object. The term is commonly used to refer to sculptures, models, or depictions that accurately replicate the scale and proportions of a person or animal. The purpose of creating a lifesized representation is to make it as realistic and true to life as possible.
When referring to a sculpture, sign, or figure, being described as lifesized means that it matches the actual dimensions of the subject it represents. For instance, a lifesized statue of a historical figure would be the same height, width, and depth as the person it is portraying. Similarly, a lifesized model or replica of an animal would accurately exhibit its actual proportions.
The term is also often used metaphorically to describe something that is very similar in size or scale to the object or concept it represents. For example, a lifesized replica of a building may refer to a scaled-down version that showcases the intricate details and architecture on a smaller scale, but remains proportionally accurate.
Overall, the term "lifesized" denotes the faithful replication of size to create an accurate portrayal of an object, organism, or concept either physically or metaphorically.
The word "lifesized" is a compound adjective formed by combining "life" and "sized".
The word "life" comes from the Old English word "līf", which meant "animated existence, living being, lifespan". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*libam", which also meant "life". In various Germanic languages, such as Old Saxon and Old High German, the word took similar forms.
The word "sized" is derived from the Old English word "sīth", which meant "size, stature, magnitude, or measure". It ultimately goes back to the Proto-Germanic word "*sīdiz" or "*sīdaz", which had a similar meaning.
