pustulate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Pustulate as an Adjective
covered with pustules
Having pustules or prominences resembling them.
a pustulate leaf, shell, or coral
Pustulate as a Verb
To form, or be formed into, pustules.
Pustulate in a Sentence
a pustulate leaf, shell, or coral
Word Forms & Grammar
pustulate
pustulated
pustulate (third-person singular simple present pustulates, present participle pustulating, simple past and past participle pustulated)
pustulate (comparative more pustulate, superlative most pustulate)
Words That Rhyme With Pustulate
Origin of Pustulate
From Latin pustulatus, past participle of pustulare (“to blister”).
First Known Use
1666
Pustulate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpəs-chə-ˌlā-təd/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | covered with pustules |
| Comparative / superlative | more pustulate, most pustulate |
| Verb forms | pustulates, pustulating, pustulated |
| First known use | 1666 |
How Do You Say Pustulate?
The standard pronunciation of pustulate is /ˈpəs-chə-ˌlā-təd/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pəs).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pustulate
Is pustulate an adjective or a verb?
Pustulate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the past tense of pustulate?
The past tense of pustulate is pustulated. The present participle is pustulating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pustulate?
The comparative form is more pustulate and the superlative form is most pustulate.