degas Meaning & Definition
(ˌ)dē-ˈgas
What Does Degas Mean?
As a verb, degas means to remove gas from. As a biographical name, it means (Hilaire-Germain-) Edgar 1834–1917 French artist.
Degas in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, biographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /(ˌ)dē-ˈgas/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Verb forms | degases, degassing, degassed |
| First known use | 1928 |
Degas Definition (Verb)
- to remove gas from
degas an electron tube
Degas as a Biographical Name
- (Hilaire-Germain-) Edgar 1834–1917 French artist
Synonyms of Degas
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Degas synonyms and antonyms →Degas in a Sentence
degas an electron tube
Word Forms & Grammar
de·gassed
de·gas·sing
de·gas·es
de·gas·ses
degas
degassed
degasses
degassing
Degas
Edgar Degas
Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas
Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas
degas (third-person singular simple present degases or degasses, present participle degassing, simple past and past participle degassed)
Words That Rhyme With Degas
Origin of Degas
From de- + gas.
First Known Use
1928
How to Pronounce Degas
You say degas as /(ˌ)dē-ˈgas/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (gas).