Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊldɪd] (IPA) 
The word "molded" is spelled with a silent "e" after the letter "d" because it is a past tense form of the verb "mold". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is /ˈmoʊldəd/. The "o" is pronounced as the diphthong "ou" in "round" and the "e" is pronounced as a schwa sound. The final "ed" is pronounced as /d/, unless it follows an unvoiced sound, in which case it is pronounced as /t/.
Molded, often spelled as moulded (British English), is the past participle form of the verb "mold" (American English) or "mould" (British English). It is used to describe the action or process of shaping or forming something into a particular shape or contour, typically using a mold or mould. It refers to the act of producing a three-dimensional object by pouring a liquid or semi-liquid substance, such as molten metal, plastic, or plaster, into a mold and allowing it to harden or set.
The term "molded" can be applied to various industries and fields, such as manufacturing, construction, art, and even cooking. In manufacturing, the process of molding involves the use of molds or dies to produce identical objects through techniques like injection molding or compression molding. When it comes to construction, molded materials can be seen in applications like precast concrete structures or molded plastic components of buildings. In the art world, sculpture and pottery often require molding techniques to shape the raw materials into the desired artistic forms.
Moreover, "molded" can also be used metaphorically to describe the influence or imprinting of an idea, behavior, or character on someone or something. It implies the shaping or formation of beliefs, attitudes, or habits that conform to a particular pattern or standard.
Overall, the term "molded" encompasses the process of shaping materials or ideas into a specific form or structure, either through physical or figurative means.
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The word "molded" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "mold", which dates back to the late Middle English period.
The term "mold" originated from the Old French word "molle" or "moule", which meant a frame or a hollow form. It can be traced further back to the Latin word "modulus", meaning "measure" or "model".
Over time, the verb "mold" came to refer to the act of shaping, forming, or creating an object by pouring a substance into a mold or a form. As for the past tense and past participle form "molded", it follows the regular English verb conjugation pattern.
