Analysis of the term "modelled"

Possible options of translation into Greek

• μοντελοποιημένος (montelopoiiménos)
• κατασκευασμένος (kataskevasménos)
• υποδειγματικός (ypodeigmatikós)

What part of speech can be the word in English?

The word "modelled" is primarily used as a verb, specifically the past tense and past participle form of "model."

Verb

• Function: In English, "modelled" refers to the action of creating a representation or example of something.
• Examples:
• "He modelled the clay into the shape of a vase." (Εκείνος μοντέλοποίησε τον πηλό σ’ ένα σχήμα βάζου.)
• "The architect modelled the building using software." (Ο αρχιτέκτονας κατασκεύασε το κτίριο χρησιμοποιώντας λογισμικό.)

Alternative forms:

• In American English, "modeled" is the preferred spelling, while "modelled" is the British English variant.

How is the word used in English?

"Modelled" is commonly used in various contexts, including: - Art and design: Referring to the creation of physical models in sculpture or architecture. - Data and research: Referring to creating theoretical models for experiments or simulations. - Behavior and education: Referring to demonstrating or exemplifying behavior or skills.

Frequency of use

"Modelled" is a relatively frequent term in both spoken and written English, especially in academic and professional contexts related to art, engineering, and social sciences.

Whether it is used in oral or written speech

"Modelled" can be found in both oral and written speech. However, its usage is more prevalent in written discourse such as research papers, instructional material, and formal communications.

Examples of use in English (with translation into Greek)

1. "The artist modelled her sculpture in clay before casting it in bronze."

2. (Η καλλιτέχνης μοντελοποίησε το γλυπτό της σε πηλό προτού το χυτεύσει σε μπρούντζο.)

3. "The teacher modelled the new technique for the students."

4. (Ο δάσκαλος υποδείδειξε τη νέα τεχνική στους μαθητές.)

5. "The software system was modelled to predict customer behavior."

6. (Το λογισμικό σχεδιάστηκε για να προβλέπει τη συμπεριφορά των πελατών.)

Etymology

The word "modelled" derives from the noun "model," which comes from the Latin "modulus," meaning a small measure or standard. It evolved through Middle French "modèle," which refers to a pattern or prototype, before becoming part of the English language. The verb form reflects the action of creating or shaping an object based on a model.