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- [in-tes-teyt, -tit]
- /ɪnˈtɛs teɪt, -tɪt/
- /ɪnˈtes.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tes-teyt, -tit]
- /ɪnˈtɛs teɪt, -tɪt/
Definitions of intestate word
- adjective intestate (of a person) not having made a will: to die intestate. 1
- adjective intestate (of things) not disposed of by will: Her property remains intestate. 1
- noun intestate a person who dies intestate. 1
- noun intestate Not having made a will before one dies. 1
- adjective intestate without a legal will 1
- adjective intestate (of a person) not having made a will 0
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Origin of intestate
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin intestātus, equivalent to in- in-3 + testātus testate
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Parts of speech for Intestate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intestate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
intestate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intestate
adjective intestate
- unrepresented — having no representative
- voiceless — having no voice; mute.
- unheard — not heard; not perceived by the ear.
Top questions with intestate
- what does intestate mean?
- what is intestate?
- what is a intestate?
- what happens when a person dies intestate?
- what happens when someone dies intestate?
- died intestate what happens?
- who inherits when a person dies intestate?
- what is the difference between testate and intestate?
- if someone dies intestate who inherits?
- what happens if i die intestate?
- what does it mean to die intestate?
- what does died intestate mean?
- what is an intestate estate?
- what does intestate succession mean?
- if i die intestate who gets my money?
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