levigate Meaning & Definition
What Does Levigate Mean?
Levigate is a verb that means To make smooth or polish. It can also mean To make into a smooth paste or fine powder. As an adjective, it means Smooth. As an adjective, it means Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.
Levigate in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Comparative / superlative | more levigate, most levigate |
| Verb forms | levigates, levigating, levigated |
Levigate Definition (Verb)
- To make smooth or polish.
- To make into a smooth paste or fine powder.
- To separate finer grains from coarser ones by suspension in a liquid.
- To lighten.
- To belittle.
- To render mild; to alleviate, assuage.
- past participle of levigate
Levigate as an Adjective
- Smooth.
Adjective
- Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.
Synonyms of Levigate
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Levigate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Levigate
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Levigate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
levigate (third-person singular simple present levigates, present participle levigating, simple past and past participle levigated)
levigate (comparative more levigate, superlative most levigate)
Origin of Levigate
Borrowed from Latin lēvigātus, perfect passive participle of Latin lēvigō (“to smoothen”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from lēvis (“smooth”).
Levigate Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of levigate is //ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Levigate
Is levigate a verb or an adjective?
Levigate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the past tense of levigate?
The past tense of levigate is levigated. The present participle is levigating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of levigate?
The comparative form is more levigate and the superlative form is most levigate.