adj
Uncommon
tailed
tayld
Tailed (adj) means having a tail, or having a tail of a specified kind. Example: “The long-tailed monkey swung easily between branches.”
adj
1
Having a tail, or having a tail of a specified kind.
"This is a species of long-tailed mouse."
"There are several tailed species of mammals."
"The long-tailed monkey swung easily between branches."
2
Of certain butterflies, having thin, thread-like projections at the edge of each hind wing.
"The swallowtail is a tailed butterfly, named for the projections on its wings."
How to use tailed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has a tail, often used in compounds like "short-tailed" or "long-tailed."
Common pairings
long-tailed
short-tailed
tailed butterfly
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Etymology
From Middle English tayled, formed from tail plus the suffix -ed.
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What does “tailed” mean?
The word “tailed” means having a tail, or having a tail of a specified kind. In plain terms, describes something that has a tail, often used in compounds like "short-tailed" or "long-tailed.".
How do you pronounce “tailed”?
“Tailed” is pronounced tayld (/teɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “tailed” in a sentence?
Here is “tailed” used in a sentence: “The long-tailed monkey swung easily between branches.”
What is another word for “tailed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tailed” include caudate.
What part of speech is “tailed”?
“Tailed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tailed” come from?
The word “tailed” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tayled, formed from tail plus the suffix -ed.
Is “tailed” a common word?
“Tailed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tailed” have?
“Tailed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a tail, or having a tail of a specified kind.
