porrect Synonyms & Antonyms
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Porrect as an Adjective
stretched out or forward
The palpi of moths in the genus Thumatha are porrect and slender.
Porrect as a Verb
To stretch out or forward.
To proffer (a document) for inspection.
Porrect in a Sentence
The palpi of moths in the genus Thumatha are porrect and slender.
Word Forms & Grammar
porrect (comparative more porrect, superlative most porrect)
porrect (third-person singular simple present porrects, present participle porrecting, simple past and past participle porrected)
Origin of Porrect
From Latin porrectus, past participle of porrigō (“stretch out”).
Quick Facts About Porrect
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pəˈɹɛkt/ |
| Meaning | stretched out or forward |
| Comparative / superlative | more porrect, most porrect |
| Verb forms | porrects, porrecting, porrected |
Common Questions About Porrect
Is porrect an adjective or a verb?
Porrect is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the past tense of porrect?
The past tense of porrect is porrected. The present participle is porrecting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of porrect?
The comparative form is more porrect and the superlative form is most porrect.