l-shaped
Definition
- Adjective: Having a form or outline that resembles the capital letter 'L', typically consisting of two straight lines or sections meeting at a right angle.
Usage
The adjective "l-shaped" is used to describe the physical shape or layout of an object, space, or structure. It is almost always hyphenated when used before a noun. * It is commonly used to describe rooms, desks, sofas, or buildings. * It describes a specific, recognizable angular form.
Examples
- Before a noun:
- The house has an l-shaped living room that wraps around the corner.
- She bought an l-shaped desk to fit perfectly into the corner of her office.
- After a linking verb:
- The new kitchen layout is l-shaped, with counters along two adjacent walls.
- The swimming pool was l-shaped, providing both a long lane for laps and a shallow area for children.
Advanced Usage
- In technical or design contexts: The term can be used to describe components, plots of land, or graphs.
- The architect designed an l-shaped annex to the main building.
- The data produced an l-shaped curve, indicating a rapid initial decline followed by a long plateau.
Variants and Related Words
- L-shape (noun): The form itself.
- The room was arranged in an L-shape.
- U-shaped: Shaped like the letter 'U'.
- T-shaped: Shaped like the letter 'T'.
Synonyms
- Angular
- Right-angled (in specific contexts describing the corner)
Antonyms
- Curved
- Rounded
- Circular
Adjective
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shaped in the form of the letter L
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