rendered

American  

[ren-derd] / ˈrɛn dərd /

adjective

1. represented visually or interpreted by performance or execution, as in art, music, or acting.

   This lovingly rendered production of Oklahoma! breathes new life into a show that's a natural for the outdoor setting.

2. translated into another language.

   Here is a freely rendered English translation from the original Rabbinic-style Hebrew.

3. (of the components of an image or animation) synthesized in a final graphic output using computer hardware and software.

   The app’s beautifully rendered 3D buildings and landmarks make it even easier for pedestrians to find their destination.

4. offered, provided, or given as due; performed, as a service.

   What, precisely, did they get from him in return for all their lavishly rendered favors?

   If engineering fees are too low, the rendered fees cannot cover operating costs such as transportation, staff wages, and office rental.

5. formally or officially delivered.

   The rendered decisions are based on the documents and information provided to the Compliance Officer via the online submission form.

6. melted down; purified by melting.

   Brown the chicken in the rendered sausage fat over medium-high heat and then transfer to the bowl with the cooked sausage.

7. processed for industrial use.

   The livestock waste is converted into rendered products via processes that typically use significant amounts of energy.

8. Building Trades. (of masonry) covered with a coat of plaster.

   The finish on any buildings in the Village should be of a high-quality red brick; any rendered finishes should be rejected as unsuitable.

9. (of a suspected criminal) sent abroad to be interrogated or detained; subjected to rendition.

   Under both the Torture Convention and U.S. law, rendition is strictly prohibited if the rendered person would be subjected to torture.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of render.

Other Word Forms

• unrendered
  adjective
• well-rendered
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of rendered

render ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rendered impotent by domestication, she’ll do anything to influence human events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Rendered in world-historical terms in the 1997 documentary “When We Were Kings,” here it’s depicted as a career calamity for Foreman: his first loss, one he took hard.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Rendered this way, it’s impossible to tell what is his and what is hers, and this blurriness obscures what would otherwise be a fascinating presentation.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

Rendered in cobalt blue glaze on a white china plate, she planned to paint the meals until capital punishment was abolished, or until she had made 1,000 plates, whichever came first.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

Rendered almost insane by this supernatural remorse and terror, he turned to fly.

From Darius the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

Related Words

• executed
• performed