flatted
ˈflætɪd
Definition

Definition of flatted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
musicTECH.lowered in pitch by a semitoneTECH.
  • The flatted note gave the song a melancholic feel.
flattened lowered
2.
mathematicsRarehaving a flat surface or shapeRare
  • The flatted stone was perfect for skipping across the lake.
leveled planed
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Origin of flatted

English, flat (level) + -ed (suffix)

Examples of flatted in a sentence

  • He played a flatted fifth to create tension.
  • The flatted metal sheet was used in the construction.
  • The artist chose a flatted canvas for the painting.

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  1. French:abaissé d'un demi-ton, plat, ...
  2. German:tiefer gestimmt, abgeflacht, ...
  3. Italian:abbassato di un semitono, piatto, ...
  4. Spanish:bemol, plano, ...
  5. Portuguese:rebaixado, achatado, ...
  6. Chinese:降半音的, 平坦的, ...
  7. Japanese:半音下げた, 平らな, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَفَّض, مُسَطَّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּנְמָךְ, שָׁטוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:пониженный на полтона, плоский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знижений, плоский, ...
  12. Hindi:कम किया हुआ, चपटा, ...
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Definition of flat - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
smooth surfacehaving a smooth, even surface without raised areas
  • The table was perfectly flat and ideal for drawing..
even level smooth
2.
positioncompletely horizontal or lying down
  • He lay flat on the ground to rest.
even level smooth
3.
objectshaving no air or being deflated
  • The tire is flat and needs air.
airless deflated

Adverb

1.
total extentUKcompletely, without hesitationUK
  • He turned the offer down flat..
absolutely totally utterly
2.
mathexactly or precisely
  • The train arrived at 10 o'clock flat.
3.
bluntlyin a blunt or direct way
  • She flat refused to go with him.
bluntly directly plainly

Verb

1.
flattentr.level a surface so it has no bumpstr.
  • They flat the ground for the new road.
flatten level
2.
musictr.TECH.lower the pitch of a note by half a tonetr.TECH.
  • The musician will flat the note for effect.
flatten lower
3.
musicintr.TECH.fall from the correct pitchintr.TECH.
  • The singer began to flat during the performance.
4.
emotiontr.render something dull or less excitingtr.
  • The news seemed to flat the mood.
dull flatten

Noun

1.
housingUKapartment on one levelUK
  • She lives in a small flat above the shop..
apartment suite unit
2.
musicTECH.musical note slightly lower in pitchTECH.
  • The singer hit a flat during the performance..
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Images of flat

  • flat: apartment on one level
    apartment on one level
  • flat: level tract of land
    level tract of land
  • flat: tyre without enough air
    tyre without enough air
  • flat: shoe with a low heel
    shoe with a low heel
  • flat: shallow box for seedlings
    shallow box for seedlings
  • flat: wooden frame for stage scenery
    wooden frame for stage scenery

Expressions with flat

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rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus..
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!

Origin of flat

Old Norse, flatr (flat)

Examples of flat in a sentence

  • The ice on the lake was flat and perfect for skating.
  • The board was laid flat on the table.
  • She placed the book flat on the shelf.
  • The balloon is flat and won't float.
  • The soccer ball is flat after the game.
  • The lecture was flat and put everyone to sleep.

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  1. French:plat, catégoriquement, ...
  2. German:flach, völlig, ...
  3. Italian:piatto, senza esitazione, ...
  4. Spanish:liso, sin dudar, ...
  5. Portuguese:liso, sem hesitação, ...
  6. Chinese:平坦的, 完全地, ...
  7. Japanese:平らな, 完全に, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَوٍ, تَمَامًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁטוּחַ, לְגַמְרֵי, ...
  10. Russian:гладкий, полностью, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівний, повністю, ...
  12. Hindi:समतल, बिल्कुल, ...
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