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interdigitate

in·ter·dig·i·tate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-dij-i-teyt]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈdɪdʒ ɪˌteɪt/
    • /ˌɪntədˈɪdʒɪtˌeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-dij-i-teyt]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈdɪdʒ ɪˌteɪt/

Definitions of interdigitate word

  • noun interdigitate (of two or more things ) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands. 1
  • verb interdigitate to interlock like the fingers of clasped hands 0
  • intransitive verb interdigitate to interlock like the fingers of folded hands 0
  • verb interdigitate (Transitive Verb) To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other. 0
  • verb interdigitate (Intransitive Verb) To become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand. 0
  • verb interdigitate (Transitive Verb) (figuratively) To intermingle; to present alternately items from one group and then another. 0
See all 6 definitions of interdigitate

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Origin of interdigitate

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; inter- + digitate

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Parts of speech for Interdigitate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Interdigitate

interdigitate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.

interdigitate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interdigitate

verb interdigitate

  • interlace — progressive coding
  • intertwine — Twist or twine together.
  • interlink — to link, one with another.
  • mesh — any knit, woven, or knotted fabric of open texture.
  • engage — Occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
All 5 Synonyms of interdigitate

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