loricate Meaning & Definition
What Does Loricate Mean?
Loricate is used as a verb meaning To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates. As an adjective, it means Possessing a lorica (enclosing shell). As a noun, it means Any animal covered with bony scales, such as the crocodile or pangolin.
Loricate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɒɹɪkeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | loricates |
| Verb forms | loricates, loricating, loricated |
Loricate Definition (Verb)
- To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.
Loricate as an Adjective
- Possessing a lorica (enclosing shell).
- Of or pertaining to the rotifers with thick, rigid cuticles and a box-like shape.
Loricate as a Noun
- Any animal covered with bony scales, such as the crocodile or pangolin.
Synonyms of Loricate
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Loricate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Loricate
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Loricate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
loricate (third-person singular simple present loricates, present participle loricating, simple past and past participle loricated)
loricate (not comparable)
loricate (plural loricates)
Origin of Loricate
Origin 1: First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lōricātus, perfect passive participle of lōrīcō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lōrica (“a coat of mail or breastplate”).
Origin 2: First attested in 1826; borrowed from Latin lōrīcātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
How Do You Say Loricate?
You say loricate as //ˈlɒɹɪkeɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Loricate
Is loricate a verb or an adjective?
Loricate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of loricate?
The plural of loricate is loricates.
What is the past tense of loricate?
The past tense of loricate is loricated. The present participle is loricating.