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- [dih-kap-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈkæp ɪˌteɪt/
- /dɪˈkæp.ɪ.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kap-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈkæp ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of decapitate word
- verb decapitate If someone is decapitated, their head is cut off. 3
- verb decapitate to behead 3
- verb transitive decapitate to cut off the head of; behead 3
- verb with object decapitate to cut off the head of; behead: Many people were decapitated during the French Revolution. 1
- noun decapitate Cut off the head of (a person or animal). 1
- transitive verb decapitate sever sb's head 1
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Origin of decapitate
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin dēcapitātus, past participle of dēcapitāre, equivalent to dē- de- + capit- (stem of caput) head + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Decapitate
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decapitate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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decapitate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decapitate
verb decapitate
- guillotine — a device for beheading a person by means of a heavy blade that is dropped between two posts serving as guides: widely used during the French Revolution.
- ax — An ax is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade that is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle.
- decollate — to separate (continuous stationery, etc) into individual forms
- behead — If someone is beheaded, their head is cut off, usually because they have been found guilty of a crime.
- amputate — To amputate someone's arm or leg means to cut all or part of it off in an operation because it is diseased or badly damaged.
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