crumples - Master This Word
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crumples Word Meanings
- to press or crush into folds
- to collapse suddenly
- a state of being wrinkled or not smooth
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crumples Word Etymology
The word 'crumple' consists of the root 'crum' (meaning fold) and the suffix '-ple' (indicating a condition). It originated from Old French 'crumpler', derived from the Latin 'crispus'. Visualize a piece of paper being scrunched into a tight ball and then flattened out; this act reflects the twisting of its surface.
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