depredated

dep·re·date

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dep-ri-deyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌdeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dep-ri-deyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌdeɪt/

Definitions of depredated word

verb with object depredated to plunder or lay waste to; prey upon; pillage; ravage. 1
verb without object depredated to plunder; pillage. 1
noun depredated Simple past tense and past participle of depredate. 1

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Origin of depredated

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < Late Latin dēpraedātus plundered (past participle of depraedārī), equivalent to Latin dē- de- + praed(ārī) to plunder (see prey) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Depredated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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depredated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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.

depredated usage trend in Literature

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