Acetabulate

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛtəbjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of acetabulate

verb to form or shape like a cup or saucer

Example Sentences

A1 She acetabulates the ingredients before mixing them together.

A2 The chef acetabulated the spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.

B1 In order to make the perfect cake, you need to acetabulate the flour and sugar.

B2 The scientist acetabulated the chemicals in the lab to create a new compound.

C1 The artist meticulously acetabulates the colors in her paintings to achieve the desired effect.

C2 The engineer acetabulates the components of the machine to ensure optimal performance.

Examples of acetabulate in a Sentence

formal The acetabulate structure of the insect's hip joint allows for a wide range of movement.

informal I learned in biology class that insects have acetabulate hip joints.

slang Check out the acetabulate design on this cool new gadget!

figurative Her mind was like an acetabulate puzzle, with pieces fitting together seamlessly.

Grammatical Forms of acetabulate

• past tense: acetabulated
• plural: acetabulates
• comparative: more acetabulate
• superlative: most acetabulate
• present tense: acetabulates
• future tense: will acetabulate
• perfect tense: has acetabulated
• continuous tense: is acetabulating
• singular: acetabulate
• positive degree: acetabulate
• infinitive: to acetabulate
• gerund: acetabulating
• participle: acetabulating

Origin and Evolution of acetabulate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetabulate' originates from the Latin word 'acetabulum', which means a vinegar cup or vinegar cruet.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the shape of certain anatomical structures resembling a vinegar cup, the term 'acetabulate' has evolved to also describe objects or organisms with a cup-shaped or concave structure.