How Do You Spell MEANDER?

Pronunciation: [miːˈandə] (IPA)

The word "meander" is often misspelled as "mender" due to its unique pronunciation. The correct spelling of the word is "mɪˈændər", with stressed syllables on the first and third sounds. In English, the sound "ae" is often pronounced as "e" (as in "bed"), which can confuse those who don't know the origins of the word (which comes from the Maeander River in Turkey). To ensure correct spelling of this word, remember the stressed syllables and the unique pronunciation of the "ae" sound.

Meaning and Definition
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Etymology
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MEANDER Meaning and Definition

  1. Meander is a verb that refers to a winding or curving movement or course, typically used in the context of a river or road. It describes the action of following a convoluted, fluid path, resembling a winding stream or a serpentine road. To meander suggests a leisurely and unhurried pace, without a specific direction or purpose, often characterized by a lack of focus or aimlessness.

    Additionally, meander can also be used metaphorically to describe the action of wandering or digressing in thought, conversation, or writing. In this sense, it implies a rambling and unfocused way of thinking, speaking, or writing, without a clear and coherent progression. This can involve straying off topic or getting sidetracked, often resulting in a lack of conciseness or clarity.

    As a noun, meander refers to a curved, looping path taken by a river or road. It signifies the natural bending and twisting of a watercourse or thoroughfare, as it winds its way through a landscape. This term can also describe a loop or curve formed in a river, also known as a meander loop, which occurs when the current erodes the outer bank and deposits sediment on the inner bank, creating a U-shaped bend in the channel.

    Overall, the term meander encompasses the ideas of winding, curving, wandering, and digressing, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.

  2. • A winding course.
    • A winding course; a winding or turning in a passage or current.
    • To wind or flow round; to flow in a winding course or passage.

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

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Etymology of MEANDER

The word "meander" originates from the Greek word "maiandros" which referred to the ancient Meander River in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The Meander River was known for its winding and twisting path, and it became synonymous with intricate and circuitous routes. Over time, the term "meander" came to be applied figuratively to describe winding, indirect, or wandering paths.

Similar spelling words for MEANDER

Plural form of MEANDER is MEANDERS

Conjugate verb Meander

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have meandered
you would have meandered
he/she/it would have meandered
we would have meandered
they would have meandered
I would have meander
you would have meander
he/she/it would have meander
we would have meander
they would have meander

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been meandering
you would have been meandering
he/she/it would have been meandering
we would have been meandering
they would have been meandering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be meandering
you would be meandering
he/she/it would be meandering
we would be meandering
they would be meandering

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be meandering
you will be meandering
he/she/it will be meandering
we will be meandering
they will be meandering

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been meandering
you will have been meandering
he/she/it will have been meandering
we will have been meandering
they will have been meandering

IMPERATIVE

you meander
we let´s meander

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to meander

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was meandering
you were meandering
he/she/it was meandering
we were meandering
they were meandering

PAST PARTICIPLE

meandered

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been meandering
you had been meandering
he/she/it had been meandering
we had been meandering
they had been meandering

PRESENT

I meander
you meander
he/she/it meanders
we meander
they meander

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am meandering
you are meandering
he/she/it is meandering
we are meandering
they are meandering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

meandering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have meandered
you have meandered
he/she/it has meandered
we have meandered
they have meandered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been meandering
you have been meandering
he/she/it has been meandering
we have been meandering
they have been meandering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it meander

SIMPLE PAST

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

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