How Do You Spell MATTED?

Pronunciation: [mˈatɪd] (IPA)

The word "matted" is spelled with two consonants, "m" and "t", and two vowels, "a" and "e". The IPA phonetic transcription for "matted" is /ˈmætɪd/. The first vowel sound is the short "a" sound, followed by the "t" consonant sound. The second vowel sound is the short "e" sound, followed by the "d" consonant sound. "Matted" is a past tense verb that refers to something becoming tangled, twisted or flattened.

MATTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Matted, as an adjective, refers to something that is tangled, knotted, or clumped together, often in a dense and untidy manner. It describes an object, material, or surface that has become interwoven or entangled, forming a compact mass of fibers, hair, fur, or other substances. The term matted is commonly used to denote the condition of hair or fur that has clumped together, losing its smoothness, shine, and natural flow. It can be observed in both human and animal hair when it is not properly cared for, resulting in tangles, knots, and intertwined strands. Matted hair can also be caused by excessive oiliness or the presence of particles, such as dirt, dust, or lint, which contribute to the entanglement.

    Additionally, the word matted may be used to describe the texture or appearance of certain materials. For instance, a matted fabric or fabric surface has a rough, tangled, or uneven texture, with the individual fibers closely intertwined. This texture can be intentional, as seen in some forms of weaving or knitting techniques, or can be a result of wear, handling, or structural damage. Similarly, a matted finish or matted paint refers to a surface that has a lack of gloss or shine, appearing dull and without reflection. In this context, matted refers to the absence of a smooth or polished appearance, often achieved through the inclusion of additives, finishes, or treatments.

  2. Laid with mats; entangled.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MATTED

Etymology of MATTED

The word "matted" originated from the Middle English term "mat" or "mate". This word has Old English and Old Norse roots, ultimately derived from the Latin noun "matta", which meant "thick mat or cushion" and is related to the verb "madere", meaning "to be moist" or "drenched". The term "matted" was initially used to describe something that was tangled, felted, or entangled into a dense mass, similar to a mat or a matting. Over time, it has come to refer to various objects or surfaces that are intricately intertwined or knotted, such as hair, fur, grass, or even thoughts.

Similar spelling words for MATTED

Conjugate verb Matted

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I mat
we mat
you mat
he/she/it mats
they mat

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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