Castellate

Pronunciation: /ˈkæs.təˌleɪt/

Definitions of castellate

adjective having the appearance or characteristics of a castle; fortified

Example Sentences

A1 The castellated walls of the ancient castle were very impressive.

A2 The small village had a castellated church at its center.

B1 The hotel was designed in a castellated style to give it a unique look.

B2 The castellated fortress stood tall on the hill, overlooking the city below.

C1 The architect's use of castellated features in the building's design added a touch of grandeur.

C2 The castle's castellated turrets were a symbol of its historical significance.

Examples of castellate in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building to be castellated, with turrets and battlements.

informal The old castle was castellated with towers and walls.

slang Check out that cool castle, it's totally castellated!

figurative Her mind was like a castellated fortress, guarded and impenetrable.

Grammatical Forms of castellate

• past tense: castellated
• plural: castellates
• comparative: more castellate
• superlative: most castellate
• present tense: castellates
• future tense: will castellate
• perfect tense: has castellated
• continuous tense: is castellating
• singular: castellate
• positive degree: castellate
• infinitive: to castellate
• gerund: castellating
• participle: castellating

Origin and Evolution of castellate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'castellate' originates from the Latin word 'castellatus', which means 'fortified' or 'built like a castle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'castellate' has come to be used in English to describe buildings or structures that resemble or are fortified like castles, often used in architecture and design.