The correct spelling of "more shrunk" is "more shrunken." In IPA phonetic transcription, this word would be transcribed as /mɔːr ˈʃrʌŋkən/. The use of past participle "shrunken" is the correct form to describe something that has become smaller or reduced in size. The form "shrank" is used for the simple past tense of the verb "shrink." It is important to use the correct form of verbs to properly communicate in written communication.
The phrase "more shrunk" consists of two components: "more" and "shrunk".
The word "more" is derived from the Old English word "māra", which means "greater" or "larger". It has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning throughout the years, serving as a comparative adjective or adverb to indicate a higher degree or quantity.
The word "shrunk" is the past participle of the verb "shrink". "Shrink" originated from the Middle English word "schrinken", which can be traced back to the Old English word "scrincan". The Old English root "scrincan" referred to the action of contracting or shrinking. Over time, it has maintained its basic meaning of decreasing in size or volume.
When combined, "more shrunk" indicates a higher degree or extent of shrinking or contraction.