How Do You Spell MOLDER?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊldə] (IPA)

The word "molder" is an interesting case when it comes to spelling. The reason for this lies in its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, "molder" is spelled /ˈmoʊldər/. This may seem confusing because the word is frequently spelled with either an "o" or a "u" in the first syllable. However, both spellings are correct and reflect regional differences in pronunciation. In American English, the "o" spelling is more common, while British English typically favors the "u" spelling. Regardless of spelling, the word generally means to decay gradually or to crumble into dust.

MOLDER Meaning and Definition

1. Molder is a verb that describes the process of decay or decomposition, typically of organic matter. When something molds, it disintegrates and takes on a decaying or rotting state. This term is often used to refer to the process by which organic materials break down due to the action of fungi or bacteria.

   Moldering typically occurs when the conditions are favorable for microbial growth and decomposition. Moisture, lack of light, and an ample supply of organic nutrients can accelerate the moldering process. It is common to observe this phenomenon in damp and dark environments, such as old basements, abandoned buildings, or piles of organic waste.

   In addition to organic matter such as food, wood, or paper, moldering can also occur in a metaphorical sense. When an idea, project, or plan loses its vitality or fails to progress, it can be said to molder. In this context, moldering refers to a gradual deterioration or stagnation, leading to the eventual demise or abandonment of the idea or project.

   Overall, the term molder represents a state of decay, rot, or decomposition, whether in a literal or metaphorical context. It signifies the process by which organic matter or ideas break down and lose their original form or purpose.

Common Misspellings for MOLDER

• moldes
• milde
• moldly
• muder
• boluder
• siolder
• colider
• moder
• morder
• oldeer
• oilder
• molte
• moler
• moldey
• molster
• moldin
• molther
• modder
• golder
• oleder
• myrder
• moodel
• mohter
• sholder
• merder
• orlder
• zelder
• moled
• moldel
• houlder
• oldder
• oldar
• moulde
• cholder
• meldew
• tolder
• moddel
• wlder
• moltern
• molde
• coleder
• forlder
• mordel
• molre
• modert
• eolder
• monder
• molderd
• molier
• molver
• mouldr
• mouldere
• moulderd
• mouder
• mouldar
• mouldey
• wolder
• mohuer
• Moyder
• moldeery
• molderyy
• moldery
• mouldery
• Moodar
• moidir
• Mylder
• mollerd
• ntlder
• Molderie
• Moldor
• molvea
• Moydey
• Moldrerd
• moldard
• Momeer
• Moudir
• Wolderd
• Mouderr
• Doluder
• Moydir

Etymology of MOLDER

The word "molder" comes from the Middle English word "moldewarp" which referred to a mole, a small burrowing mammal. Over time, the word evolved and the variant "mouldwarp" emerged, eventually becoming "molder" in modern English. The connection between the word "mole" and "molder" arises from the way moles dig tunnels and create "molds" or mounds of dirt.

Similar spelling words for MOLDER

• moulder,
• Moultry,
• mulder,
• melder,
• moldered,
• moulthrop,
• Moultrie,
• molter,
• moulter,
• moldering,
• mouldered.

Plural form of MOLDER is MOLDERS

Conjugate verb Molder

CONDITIONAL

I would molder

you would molder

he/she/it would molder

we would molder

they would molder

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be moldering

you would be moldering

he/she/it would be moldering

we would be moldering

they would be moldering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have molder

you would have molder

he/she/it would have molder

we would have molder

they would have molder

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been moldering

you would have been moldering

he/she/it would have been moldering

we would have been moldering

they would have been moldering

FUTURE

I will molder

you will molder

he/she/it will molder

we will molder

they will molder

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be moldering

you will be moldering

he/she/it will be moldering

we will be moldering

they will be moldering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have moldered

you will have moldered

he/she/it will have moldered

we will have moldered

they will have moldered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been moldering

you will have been moldering

he/she/it will have been moldering

we will have been moldering

they will have been moldering

IMPERATIVE

you molder

we let´s molder

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to molder

PAST

I moldered

you moldered

he/she/it moldered

we moldered

they moldered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was moldering

you were moldering

he/she/it was moldering

we were moldering

they were moldering

PAST PARTICIPLE

moldered

PAST PERFECT

I had moldered

you had moldered

he/she/it had moldered

we had moldered

they had moldered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been moldering

you had been moldering

he/she/it had been moldering

we had been moldering

they had been moldering

PRESENT

I molder

you molder

he/she/it molders

we molder

they molder

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am moldering

you are moldering

he/she/it is moldering

we are moldering

they are moldering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

moldering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have moldered

you have moldered

he/she/it has moldered

we have moldered

they have moldered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been moldering

you have been moldering

he/she/it has been moldering

we have been moldering

they have been moldering

I would have moldered

we would have moldered

you would have moldered

he/she/it would have moldered

they would have moldered