model

/ˈmɑdəl/

nounverbmod · el

A MODEL is a “MOD” (modified) idea you can see—then add “el” to finish it: mod + el.

Yes, it's model. Don’t add an extra vowel at the end: it’s mod-el (ends with -el, not -le or -el(e)).

Definitions

  1. nouna representation or example of something, often used to show how it looks or works
  2. nouna person who poses for an artist or for photographs, or who shows clothing
  3. verbto make or shape something to show what it should look like or how it should work
  4. verbto demonstrate a behavior so others can copy it

Examples

  • “We built a model of the solar system for science class.”
  • “The architect showed a model of the new library.”
  • “Parents can model kindness by saying “please” and “thank you.””

Synonyms

examplepatternprototyperepresentationdemonstrate

Antonyms

hideconceal

Translations

ES modeloPT modeloFR modèle

Common misspellings

modlemoddelmodlellmodle moddel modélmodelle

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