How Do You Spell SCULPT?

Pronunciation: [skˈʌlpt] (IPA)

The word 'sculpt' is spelled with a silent 'p'. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /skʌlpt/. The 'sc' combination in its spelling is pronounced as 'sk', while the 'ul' combination is pronounced as 'ʌl'. The last two letters, 'pt,' are not pronounced at all. The word is derived from the Latin word 'sculpere' which means 'to carve or form from stone.' It is often used in the context of creating art or shaping a physical object by cutting or carving it.

SCULPT Meaning and Definition

1. To sculpt means to create or shape a three-dimensional artwork or design by carving, cutting, or molding a solid material such as clay, stone, wood, or metal. It involves the process of removing or adding material to achieve the desired form and texture. Sculpting is both a creative and technical process that requires skill, precision, and artistic vision.

   The act of sculpting can be accomplished through various techniques. Carving involves meticulously chiseling away material from a block to gradually reveal the desired shape. Molding, on the other hand, uses a pliable material such as clay or wax to be shaped by hand or with tools. Additionally, sculpting can involve assembling different components or manipulating materials with the use of heat, such as welding metals together.

   Sculpting can encompass a range of styles, from realistic and figurative representations to abstract and conceptual forms. Sculptors often rely on their understanding of anatomy, proportion, and composition to create visually engaging and expressive sculptures. The resulting artwork can be displayed in various settings, including museums, galleries, public spaces, and personal collections.

   Sculpting has a rich historical significance and has been practiced across different civilizations and cultures throughout the ages. From ancient Egyptian and Greek sculptures to modern and contemporary art movements, sculpting has played a prominent role in human expression and artistic development.

Top Common Misspellings for SCULPT *

• sculp 45%
• scuplt 45%
• skulpt 10%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of SCULPT

The word "sculpt" ultimately derives from the Latin verb "sculpere", meaning "to carve". In turn, "sculpere" is related to the Greek verb "skalptein", also meaning "to carve". Both of these words have their roots in the Proto-Indo-European root *kelb-, which means "to cut" or "to strike". Over time, "sculpere" evolved into "sculptare" in Late Latin, and in Old French, it became "sculpter". Eventually, the word entered English as "sculpt" in the early 19th century, retaining its meaning of creating forms or shapes by carving.

Similar spelling words for SCULPT

• sclaff,
• scallop,
• schlep,
• scalp,
• sculpted,
• scale up,
• sculpin,
• sculpture,
• sculptor,
• scolopax,
• scollop,
• scalf.

Conjugate verb Sculpt

CONDITIONAL

I would sculpt

you would sculpt

he/she/it would sculpt

we would sculpt

they would sculpt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sculpting

you would be sculpting

he/she/it would be sculpting

we would be sculpting

they would be sculpting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sculpt

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sculpting

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we would have been sculpting

they would have been sculpting

FUTURE

I will sculpt

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sculpting

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sculpted

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you sculpt

we let´s sculpt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sculpt

PAST

I sculpted

you sculpted

he/she/it sculpted

we sculpted

they sculpted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sculpting

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PAST PARTICIPLE

sculpted

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I sculpt

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they sculpt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sculpting

you are sculpting

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sculpting

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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I would have sculpted

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