How Do You Spell FLESHED?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛʃt] (IPA)

The word "fleshed" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /flɛʃt/. The first sound is the "f" sound, followed by the "l" sound, pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth. The "ɛ" sound is pronounced similar to the "e" in "bed", followed by the "ʃ" sound, pronounced with a short breath of air. Finally, the "t" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the roof of the mouth. Together, these sounds create the word "fleshed", which means to remove flesh from an animal.

FLESHED Meaning and Definition

  1. Fleshed is a verb that describes the action of adding substance, detail, or flesh to something, typically a concept, idea, or plan. The term is often used metaphorically to depict the process of adding depth, completeness, or vividness to something intangible.

    In a literal context, fleshed can refer to the action of removing the skin or covering from an animal or human body, leaving only the flesh exposed. This definition is commonly used in the field of anatomy and surgery.

    Metaphorically, fleshed is commonly employed to describe the act of providing additional substance, detail, or elaboration to a concept, idea, or plan. It conveys the action of giving life or vitality to abstract or incomplete notions. For instance, in creative writing, a writer may flesh out characters, adding traits, emotions, and backstories to make them more realistic and engaging. In project management, a team may flesh out a plan, adding specifics, timelines, and contingencies to make it more comprehensive and actionable.

    Overall, the term fleshed denotes the process of enriching, enhancing, or expanding upon a subject or concept by providing it with more substantial or tangible features, depth, or detail.

  2. • Fat: fleshy.
    • Fat; having abundance of flesh.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FLESHED

Etymology of FLESHED

The word "fleshed" comes from the Middle English word "flesshe" or "flesche", which can be traced back to the Old English word "flǣsċ" meaning "flesh". This Old English term ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "flaiskaz". It is also related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German word "fleisk" and the Old Norse word "flesk". The word "fleshed" itself is the past tense and past participle of the verb "flesh", indicating the act of removing skin or flesh from an animal's carcass for consumption or other purposes.

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Conjugate verb Fleshed

CONDITIONAL

I would flesh
we would flesh
you would flesh
he/she/it would flesh
they would flesh

FUTURE

I will flesh
we will flesh
you will flesh
he/she/it will flesh
they will flesh

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fleshed
we will have fleshed
you will have fleshed
he/she/it will have fleshed
they will have fleshed

PAST

I fleshed
we fleshed
you fleshed
he/she/it fleshed
they fleshed

PAST PERFECT

I had fleshed
we had fleshed
you had fleshed
he/she/it had fleshed
they had fleshed

PRESENT

I flesh
we flesh
you flesh
he/she/it fleshes
they flesh

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fleshed
we have fleshed
you have fleshed
he/she/it has fleshed
they have fleshed
I am fleshing
we are fleshing
you are fleshing
he/she/it is fleshing
they are fleshing
I was fleshing
we were fleshing
you were fleshing
he/she/it was fleshing
they were fleshing
I will be fleshing
we will be fleshing
you will be fleshing
he/she/it will be fleshing
they will be fleshing
I have been fleshing
we have been fleshing
you have been fleshing
he/she/it has been fleshing
they have been fleshing
I had been fleshing
we had been fleshing
you had been fleshing
he/she/it had been fleshing
they had been fleshing
I will have been fleshing
we will have been fleshing
you will have been fleshing
he/she/it will have been fleshing
they will have been fleshing
I would have fleshed
we would have fleshed
you would have fleshed
he/she/it would have fleshed
they would have fleshed
I would be fleshing
we would be fleshing
you would be fleshing
he/she/it would be fleshing
they would be fleshing
I would have been fleshing
we would have been fleshing
you would have been fleshing
he/she/it would have been fleshing
they would have been fleshing

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