continuate

con·tin·u·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tin-yoo-eyt]
- /kənˈtɪn yuˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tin-yoo-eyt]
- /kənˈtɪn yuˌeɪt/

Definitions of continuate word

abbreviation CONTINUATE continuous 3
adjective continuate lasting for a long time 3
adjective continuate continuing; uninterrupted. 1
adjective continuate (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Continuous; uninterrupted; continued without break or interruption. 0
adjective continuate (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Chronic; long-lasting; long-continued. 0

See all 5 definitions of continuate

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Origin of continuate

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin continuātus, past participle of continuāre to continue; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Continuate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Continuate

continuate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

continuate usage trend in Literature

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