obelized

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, slender monument with a pyramid-shaped top, often tapering to a point and usually having an ornamental obelisk at the apex.

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Variants

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obelize , obelized , obelizes , obelizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek obeliskos, a small obelisk, from obelos, a stake or pillar.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest obelisk in the world is the 141.6 feet (43.2 meters) high Obelisk of Luxor in Egypt.

2. The Washington Monument in Washington D.C. is actually an obelisk, despite its name.

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1. stele: A flat slab of stone, often inscribed with text or decorative designs, used as a tomb marker or monument.

2. pyramid: A monument or tomb in the shape of a pyramid, with a square base tapering up to a triangular peak.

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Culture

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Obelisks have been used as tomb markers since ancient times, with the most famous being the Cleopatra's Needle in London and New York. They are also used as symbols of power and authority.

How to Memorize "obelized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an obelisk as a tall, slender monument with a pyramid-shaped top and a small ornamental obelisk at the apex.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word obelisk with ancient Egypt and tomb markers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter O in obelisk stands for 'obel' and the last letter S stands for'sk' as in stake, which is a shape of obelisk.

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