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Definition of marked

marked

/ˈmɑːrkt/
marked
Adverb:markedly
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marked Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Clearly noticeable; evident or pronounced.

Example

"The patient showed a marked improvement after starting the new medication."

2

Having a visible sign, symbol, stain, or blemish on the surface.

Example

"Please place all the marked boxes in the storage room for inventory."

3

Singled out as an object of suspicion, vengeance, or imminent misfortune.

Example

"After testifying against the syndicate, he knew he was a marked man."

4

Having a distinctive linguistic feature, affix, or inflection that sets a form apart from a more basic, neutral, or default form (in linguistics).

Example

"In English, the plural noun is the marked form, whereas the singular is unmarked."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'mark', which comes from Old English 'mearcian', meaning to make a boundary or sign, ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*markō' (boundary or landmark).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marked
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