Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-puh-reyt]
- /ˈæs pəˌreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-puh-reyt]
- /ˈæs pəˌreɪt/
Definitions of asperate word
- adjective asperate (of plant parts) having a rough surface due to a covering of short stiff hairs 3
- verb with object asperate to make rough, harsh, or uneven: a voice asperated by violent emotion. 1
- noun asperate To make rough or harsh. 1
- adjective asperate rough. 0
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Origin of asperate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60, asperate is from the Latin word asperātus (past participle of asperāre). See asper2, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Asperate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asperate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
asperate usage trend in Literature
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