oculate Meaning & Definition
What Does Oculate Mean?
Oculate is used as an adjective meaning Having a good sight, sharp-eyed. It is also used to mean Having eyes, or a specific type of number of eyes. As a verb, it means To set one's eyes upon, glaze at, behold.
Oculate in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒkjʊlət// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Comparative / superlative | more oculate, most oculate |
| Verb forms | oculates, oculating, oculated |
Oculate Definition (Adjective)
- Having a good sight, sharp-eyed.
- Having eyes, or a specific type of number of eyes.
- Having spots, markings or holes resembling eyes; ocellated
oculate cupola
- Having eyes, or large or well-developed eyes.
Oculate as a Verb
- To set one's eyes upon, glaze at, behold.
Synonyms of Oculate
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Oculate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oculate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Oculate in a Sentence
oculate cupola
Word Forms & Grammar
oculate (comparative more oculate, superlative most oculate)
oculate (third-person singular simple present oculates, present participle oculating, simple past and past participle oculated)
Origin of Oculate
Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin oculātus (“having eyes, seeing”), from oculus (“eye”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Origin 2: Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin oculātus, perfect passive participle of oculō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Oculate Pronunciation
You say oculate as //ˈɒkjʊlət//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Oculate
Is oculate an adjective or a verb?
Oculate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the past tense of oculate?
The past tense of oculate is oculated. The present participle is oculating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of oculate?
The comparative form is more oculate and the superlative form is most oculate.