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- [lahr-vuh l]
- /ˈlɑr vəl/
- /lˈɑːveɪt/
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- [lahr-vuh l]
- /ˈlɑr vəl/
Definitions of larvate word
- adjective larvate of, relating to, or in the form of a larva. 1
- adjective larvate Also, larvate [lahr-veyt] /ˈlɑr veɪt/ (Show IPA). (of a disease) masked; not clearly defined. 1
- noun larvate (medicine) Concealed; obscure; being a doubtful case of disease. 1
- adjective larvate masked or hidden 0
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Origin of larvate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
From the Latin word larvālis, dating back to 1650-60. See larva, -al1
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Parts of speech for Larvate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
larvate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
larvate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for larvate
adj larvate
- disguised — to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
- cabalistic — of or relating to the cabala.
- covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
- cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
- incognito — having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.
adjective larvate
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
Antonyms for larvate
adj larvate
- unmasked — to strip a mask or disguise from.
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