How Do You Spell WRINKLIER?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪŋkliə] (IPA)

The word "wrinklier" is spelled with two syllables: "wrink" and "lier". The first syllable is pronounced with the IPA symbol /rɪŋk/, representing the consonants "r", "n", and "k" followed by a short "i" vowel sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the IPA symbol /liər/, representing the consonants "l", "y", and "r" followed by a schwa vowel sound. "Wrinklier" is the comparative form of the adjective "wrinkly", meaning having wrinkles or creases.

WRINKLIER Meaning and Definition

  1. Wrinklier is an adjective derived from the noun "wrinkle," which refers to a small crease, fold, or ridge on a surface, particularly when it is formed due to age, wear, or contraction. The term "wrinklier" describes a comparative state, suggesting that something or someone has more wrinkles or creases than another object or individual.

    In the context of physical appearance or texture, "wrinklier" characterizes a condition of having a greater number or depth of wrinkles. Maturity and aging are often associated with the development of wrinkles, and this term can be used to describe the progressive increase in creases. For example, when referring to skin, "wrinklier" indicates that more lines or folds have formed over time, illustrating signs of aging.

    "Wrinklier" can also metaphorically describe objects or surfaces that exhibit a similar textural quality to wrinkles. For instance, when describing crumpled paper, a well-worn fabric, or a dried fruit, that has numerous folds or ridges, "wrinklier" indicates a higher degree of such textural features.

    This term emphasizes the relative presence or quantity of wrinkles, emphasizing a visual or tactile perception of a surface, whether on a person, object, or substance.

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Etymology of WRINKLIER

The word wrinklier is derived from the base word wrinkle, which originated from Middle English wrynkelle and Old English wrincle. The Old English word is believed to have been influenced by the Dutch word runkele. Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word wrankulaz, which meant something twisted, curved, or turned.

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