How Do You Spell ZIGZAGS?

Pronunciation: [zˈɪɡzaɡz] (IPA)

The word "zigzags" is spelled with three syllables and can be transcribed as /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡz/. The first syllable begins with the voiced alveolar fricative sound /z/, followed by the short vowel sound represented by /ɪ/. The second syllable features the voiced velar stop consonant /g/ and the short vowel sound /æ/. The final syllable consists of the voiced alveolar fricative sound /z/ and the voiced alveolar plosive consonant /g/. Together, these sounds create the distinctive pattern of "zigzags".

ZIGZAGS Meaning and Definition

  1. Zigzags are geometric patterns or lines that alternate in direction, forming a series of sharp angles. The term "zigzag" is derived from the resemblance of these lines to the letter "Z" and refers to the continuous back-and-forth movement or shape they create. Zigzags are characterized by a sequence of diagonal, jagged or jaggy lines that intertwine regularly or irregularly.

    In terms of design or visual representation, zigzags are often illustrated as a series of connected diagonal lines forming alternating peaks and valleys. This pattern can be found in various contexts, such as textiles, architecture, art, and graphic design, where it is frequently used to add energy, movement, or dynamism to the overall composition. Zigzags can be simple or complex, narrow or wide, and their regularity or irregularity may vary depending on the intended aesthetic.

    Moreover, "zigzag" is not limited to visual representations and can also describe a rapid or irregular change in direction or movement. For example, when someone navigates through a series of turns or maneuvers abruptly, they are said to be zigzagging. This can be observed in sports like skiing or running, where athletes may zigzag to effectively move around obstacles or change direction swiftly. Overall, whether referring to a visual pattern or physical movement, zigzags are characterized by a distinct back-and-forth motion or shape formed by sharp angles.

Common Misspellings for ZIGZAGS

  • xigzags
  • sigzags
  • aigzags
  • zugzags
  • zjgzags
  • zkgzags
  • zogzags
  • z9gzags
  • z8gzags
  • zifzags
  • zivzags
  • zibzags
  • zihzags
  • ziyzags
  • zitzags
  • zigxags
  • zigsags
  • zigzagz
  • zigzage
  • zizzags
  • zigzagga

Etymology of ZIGZAGS

The word zigzag has an interesting etymology. It is believed to have originated from the French term zic-zac in the late 17th century. This term was likely an onomatopoeic expression for describing the sharp, angular movements associated with a zigzag pattern. The term then evolved into zigzag in English by the early 18th century. The word has since been used to describe a pattern or movement characterized by sharp, alternating angles or changes in direction, hence the name zigzag.

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Conjugate verb Zigzags

CONDITIONAL

I would zigzag
we would zigzag
you would zigzag
he/she/it would zigzag
they would zigzag

FUTURE

I will zigzag
we will zigzag
you will zigzag
he/she/it will zigzag
they will zigzag

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have zigzagged
we will have zigzagged
you will have zigzagged
he/she/it will have zigzagged
they will have zigzagged

PAST

I zigzagged
we zigzagged
you zigzagged
he/she/it zigzagged
they zigzagged

PAST PERFECT

I had zigzagged
we had zigzagged
you had zigzagged
he/she/it had zigzagged
they had zigzagged

PRESENT

I zigzag
we zigzag
you zigzag
he/she/it zigzags
they zigzag

PRESENT PERFECT

I have zigzagged
we have zigzagged
you have zigzagged
he/she/it has zigzagged
they have zigzagged
I am zigzagging
we are zigzagging
you are zigzagging
he/she/it is zigzagging
they are zigzagging
I was zigzagging
we were zigzagging
you were zigzagging
he/she/it was zigzagging
they were zigzagging
I will be zigzagging
we will be zigzagging
you will be zigzagging
he/she/it will be zigzagging
they will be zigzagging
I have been zigzagging
we have been zigzagging
you have been zigzagging
he/she/it has been zigzagging
they have been zigzagging
I had been zigzagging
we had been zigzagging
you had been zigzagging
he/she/it had been zigzagging
they had been zigzagging
I will have been zigzagging
we will have been zigzagging
you will have been zigzagging
he/she/it will have been zigzagging
they will have been zigzagging
I would have zigzagged
we would have zigzagged
you would have zigzagged
he/she/it would have zigzagged
they would have zigzagged
I would be zigzagging
we would be zigzagging
you would be zigzagging
he/she/it would be zigzagging
they would be zigzagging
I would have been zigzagging
we would have been zigzagging
you would have been zigzagging
he/she/it would have been zigzagging
they would have been zigzagging

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