modelling

verbform, shape
verbdisplay, pose

Synonyms for modelling

verb form, shape

Antonyms for modelling

photograph

Word Origin & History

1570s, "likeness made to scale; architect's set of designs," from Middle French modelle (16c., Modern French modèle), from Italian modello "a model, mold," from Vulgar Latin *modellus, from Latin modulus "a small measure, standard," diminutive of modus "manner, measure" (see mode (n.1)).

Sense of "thing or person to be imitated" is 1630s. Meaning "motor vehicle of a particular design" is from 1900 (e.g. Model T, 1908; Ford's other early models included C, F, and B). Sense of "artist's model" is first recorded 1690s; that of "fashion model" is from 1904. German, Swedish modell, Dutch, Danish model are from French or Italian.

Example Sentences for modelling

The carving and modelling of many of them were extremely good.

The modelling of the entire figure is instinct with expression.

In them the modelling is less good and the wreaths are more conventional.

The painting is a masterpiece of modelling and soft transparency of light and shade.

I ought to get plenty of ideas for my modelling, oughtn't I, Nick?

The flesh is perfect, the modelling of the face is round and good.

Wax will also mix with red ochre, and makes a modelling composition.

The last stage is the reproduction, by modelling in clay, etc..

One of the uses of plaster in modelling is, however, to reproduce flesh, etc..

The earlier the work the finer the modelling of the figures.