Pronunciation: [bˈʌld͡ʒd] (IPA) 
The word "bulged" is spelled according to the English alphabetical system, with the letter "b" followed by "u," "l," "g," "e," and "d." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈbʌldʒd/. The phoneme /dʒ/ represents the "j" sound in "judge," while the final "ed" is pronounced as /d/ because it follows a voiced consonant. "Bulged" is a past tense verb that describes something that has swollen or protruded outward.
Bulged is a verb that refers to the act of swelling or protruding outward. It describes an object or part of an object that has expanded beyond its normal or expected size, creating a rounded or swollen appearance.
When something bulges, it often implies an increase in volume or pressure within an enclosed space. For example, if a balloon is filled with air, it will bulge as the air inside expands and stretches its surface. Similarly, if a container is overfilled or compressed, it can bulge due to the pressure exerted by the content.
The term also encompasses the notion of distension caused by excess or pressure. For instance, bulging can occur in bodily organs or tissues due to damage, inflammation, or fluid accumulation. In such cases, the affected area may appear swollen, curved, or rounded, indicating a deviation from its normal shape.
Bulged can also describe something that protrudes outwards from a surface or structure, such as a bulging wall, a bulging muscle, or bulging eyes. This protrusion can be a result of force, pressure, or an abnormal growth.
Overall, bulged denotes the physical phenomenon of expansion, swelling, or protrusion, conveying a sense of abnormality or deviation from the norm in terms of size or shape.
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The word "bulged" is derived from the Middle English word "bulge" or "bulgi", which originated from the Old French word "boulge". This Old French term ultimately traces back to the Latin word "bulla", meaning "boss" or "knob". Over time, the word "bulge" evolved in English to refer to a rounded projection or swelling. Its past participle form, "bulged", simply indicates that something has swelled or protruded.
