angulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Angulate Mean?
As an adjective, angulate means Shaped with corners or angles. As a verb, it means To make, or to become, angular.
Word Facts for Angulate
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæŋɡjʊlət// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rough, cuspate and angular |
| Antonyms | rounded |
| Comparative / superlative | more angulate, most angulate |
| Verb forms | angulates, angulating, angulated |
Angulate Definition (Adjective)
- Shaped with corners or angles.
angulate leaves
Angulate as a Verb
- To make, or to become, angular.
Synonyms of Angulate
Antonyms of Angulate
Angulate in a Sentence
angulate leaves
Word Forms & Grammar
angulate (comparative more angulate, superlative most angulate)
angulate (third-person singular simple present angulates, present participle angulating, simple past and past participle angulated)
Words That Rhyme With Angulate
Origin of Angulate
Origin 1: Borrowed from Classical Latin angulātus, from angulus (“angle”) + -ātus.[1]
Origin 2: Borrowed from Late Latin angulāt-, the past participial stem of angulō.[2]
Angulate Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of angulate is //ˈæŋɡjʊlət//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Angulate
Is angulate an adjective or a verb?
Angulate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for angulate?
You can replace angulate with words such as rough, cuspate and angular. See the full list of angulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of angulate?
The opposite of angulate is rounded.
What is the past tense of angulate?
The past tense of angulate is angulated. The present participle is angulating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of angulate?
The comparative form is more angulate and the superlative form is most angulate.