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- [dih-krep-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/
- /dɪ.ˈkre.pɪ.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-krep-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of decrepitate word
- verb decrepitate to heat (a substance, such as a salt) until it emits a crackling sound or until this sound stops 3
- verb decrepitate (esp of a salt) to crackle, as while being heated 3
- verb transitive decrepitate to roast or calcine (salts, minerals, etc.) until a crackling sound is caused or until this sound stops 3
- intransitive verb decrepitate to crackle when exposed to heat 3
- verb with object decrepitate to roast or calcine (salt, minerals, etc.) so as to cause crackling or until crackling ceases. 1
- verb without object decrepitate to break up when exposed to heat. 1
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Origin of decrepitate
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin dēcrepitātus crackled, past participle of dēcrepitāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + crepitāre to crackle (frequentative of crepāre to crack); see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Decrepitate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decrepitate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
decrepitate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decrepitate
verb decrepitate
- sparkle — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- snap — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
- crinkle — If something crinkles or if you crinkle it, it becomes slightly creased or folded.
Antonyms for decrepitate
verb decrepitate
- fix — to repair; mend.
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