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ess

ess

9.1
A curve like the letter S in a road or path
  • noun
  • /ɛs/
translation icon : curva en S

Synonyms

S-shape
vsess
1 3.9

A double curve that looks like the letter S

is any curved bend resembling that form but not only exact doubles

Compounds

-ess
  • Specialized
7.5

An ending added to a noun that shows a female person or animal

How Curvy

ess
9.1
bend
77 1.2
straight line
49 1.0

Surface Forms

ess singular
esses plural

Etymology

The word ess comes from the name of the letter 'S', which makes a long, curved shape like a snake. So an ess is a bend or curve that looks like the letter 'S'.