coarctate Meaning & Definition
What Does Coarctate Mean?
Coarctate is used as an adjective meaning Pressed close together, constricted, narrowed, compressed. It is also used to mean Enclosed in a rigid case formed by the larval cuticle or puparium. As a verb, it means To press together; to crowd.
Word Facts for Coarctate
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəʊˈɑːk.teɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | enclosed |
| Comparative / superlative | more coarctate, most coarctate |
| Verb forms | coarctates, coarctating, coarctated |
Coarctate Definition (Adjective)
- Pressed close together, constricted, narrowed, compressed.
- Enclosed in a rigid case formed by the larval cuticle or puparium.
Coarctate as a Verb
- To press together; to crowd.
- To restrain; to confine.
Adjective
- Constricted, narrowed or compressed
- (of a pupa) enclosed in a rigid case
Synonyms of Coarctate
Coarctate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
coarctate (comparative more coarctate, superlative most coarctate)
coarctate (third-person singular simple present coarctates, present participle coarctating, simple past and past participle coarctated)
Origin of Coarctate
Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin coarctātus, perfect participle of coarctō (“to press together, compress, contract, confine”), from co- (“being or bringing together, co-”) + arctō (“to draw or press close together”).
Origin 2: From the above adjective, for more see etymology at -ate.
How Do You Say Coarctate?
You say coarctate as /kəʊˈɑːk.teɪt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ɑːk).
Quick Answers About Coarctate
Is coarctate an adjective or a verb?
Coarctate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for coarctate?
You can replace coarctate with words such as enclosed. See the full list of coarctate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of coarctate?
The past tense of coarctate is coarctated. The present participle is coarctating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of coarctate?
The comparative form is more coarctate and the superlative form is most coarctate.