Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

recessed

/ɹɪsˈɛst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables: re-cessed
IPA: /ɹɪsˈɛst/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

adj

withdrawn; secluded

adj

having a recess or nook

verb

simple past and past participle of recess

Example Sentences

"General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electric light fittings situated along the underside of the side luggage racks."
"Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors."
"1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents"

Inflected Forms

further recessed (comparative) farther recessed (comparative) furthest recessed (superlative) farthest recessed (superlative)

Derived Forms

nonrecessed unrecessed

Frequently Paired Words

inset

Synonyms

deep-set sunken

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce recessed?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹɪsˈɛst/.
What does recessed mean?: Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

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