maculate Meaning & Definition
What Does Maculate Mean?
As a verb, maculate means To spot; to stain; to blur. It can also mean past participle of maculate. As an adjective, it means Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
Maculate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmækjʊleɪt/ |
| Synonyms | dirty, foul and defile |
| Comparative / superlative | more maculate, most maculate |
| Verb forms | maculates, maculating, maculated |
Maculate Definition (Verb)
- To spot; to stain; to blur.
- past participle of maculate
Maculate as an Adjective
- Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
- Defiled, impure.
Synonyms of Maculate
Maculate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
maculate (third-person singular simple present maculates, present participle maculating, simple past and past participle maculated)
maculate (comparative more maculate, superlative most maculate)
Words That Rhyme With Maculate
Origin of Maculate
First attested during the last quarter of the 15th century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English maculaten (“to spoil, polute”), borrowed from Latin maculātus, perfect passive participle of maculō (“to spot”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Frequently Asked Questions About Maculate
Is maculate a verb or an adjective?
Maculate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for maculate?
You can replace maculate with words such as dirty, foul and defile. See the full list of maculate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of maculate?
The past tense of maculate is maculated. The present participle is maculating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of maculate?
The comparative form is more maculate and the superlative form is most maculate.