template Meaning & Definition
What Does Template Mean?
Template is used as a noun meaning A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects. It is also used to mean A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived. As a verb, it means To set up or mark off using a template.
Word Facts for Template
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɛm.plɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | templet and guide |
| Plural | templates |
| Verb forms | templates, templating, templated |
Template Definition (Noun)
- A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
- A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
- A file or document serving as a basis for others.
- A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
- A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
- A strip of metal used in boiler-making, pierced with a series of holes, and serving as a guide in marking out a line of rivet-holes.
- Synonym of temple.
Template as a Verb
- To set up or mark off using a template.
- To provide a template or pattern for.
- To synthesize by means of a template.
Synonyms of Template
Template synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Template
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Template in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
template (plural templates)
template (third-person singular simple present templates, present participle templating, simple past and past participle templated)
Words That Rhyme With Template
Origin of Template
Alteration of templet, probably from French templet, diminutive of temple (“a weaver's stretcher”), variant of tempe, from Latin tempora (“temple”). Alteration of second syllable due to analogy with plate. Cognate with Faroese tamba (“to stretch out, relax”), Icelandic þamb (“a stretched, bloated, or extended belly”).
How to Pronounce Template
The standard pronunciation of template is //ˈtɛm.plɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Template
Is template a noun or a verb?
Template is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for template?
Close synonyms of template are templet and guide. See the full list of template synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of template?
The plural of template is templates.
What is the past tense of template?
The past tense of template is templated. The present participle is templating.