masticator

mas·ti·cate

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mas-ti-keyt]
- /ˈmæs tɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈmæ.stɪk.eɪ.tə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-ti-keyt]
- /ˈmæs tɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of masticator word

noun masticator Someone who masticates. 1
noun masticator A machine for cutting meat into fine pieces for toothless people. 0
noun masticator A machine for cutting leather, India rubber, or similar tough substances, into fine pieces, in some processes of manufacture. 0

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Origin of masticator

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Late Latin masticātus, past participle of masticāre to chew. See mastic, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Masticator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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masticator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

masticator usage trend in Literature

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