sculpture in Latin

sculpture in Latin is sculptura, opera sculpturae — sculpture means a three-dimensional work of art made by carving, modelling, casting, or assembling material.

sculpture in Latin

sculptura

noun

(countable) A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

opera sculpturae

noun

(countable) A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

sculptura

noun

(countable) More generally (since modernism), a three-dimensional work of art of any material or of mixed materials, whether sculpted, assembled, found, constructed or created using multiple techniques.

What does "sculpture" mean?

noun A three-dimensional work of art made by carving, modelling, casting, or assembling material.
"She made a small clay sculpture of her cat for her mother."
noun Sculptures considered collectively, as a category of art.
"Her degree focuses on sculpture rather than painting."
verb To shape material into a three-dimensional artistic form.
"She likes to sculpture animals out of soft clay at weekends."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sculpture in a sentence

She made a small clay sculpture of her cat for her mother.
The museum's courtyard displays a huge steel sculpture.
Her degree focuses on sculpture rather than painting.
He has always preferred sculpture to drawing.

Similar words in Latin

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Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sculpture" in Latin?

"sculpture" in Latin is sculptura, opera sculpturae. sculpture means: A three-dimensional work of art made by carving, modelling, casting, or assembling material.

How do you use "sculpture" in a sentence?

Example: "She made a small clay sculpture of her cat for her mother." In Latin, "sculpture" is sculptura, opera sculpturae.

Are there other ways to say "sculpture" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "sculpture": sculptura, opera sculpturae.

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