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ess

ess

1 9.1
A curve like the letter S in a road or path
  • noun
  • /ɛs/
: 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
1 7.5

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

How Curvy

ess
1 9.1
bend
69 1.2
straight line
83 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'.