Inculpated

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌlpəˌteɪtɪd/

Definitions of inculpated

verb to accuse or blame someone for a crime or wrongdoing

Example Sentences

A1 He was inculpated in the theft of the car.

A2 The suspect was inculpated based on the evidence found at the scene.

B1 The police inculpated him for the crime after questioning witnesses.

B2 The prosecutor inculpated the defendant during the trial.

C1 The forensic evidence inculpated the suspect beyond a reasonable doubt.

C2 The inculpated individual confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Examples of inculpated in a Sentence

formal The suspect was inculpated based on the evidence presented in court.

informal He got inculpated for stealing from the store.

slang She was totally inculpated for skipping school.

figurative His reckless behavior inculpated him in the eyes of his peers.

Grammatical Forms of inculpated

• past tense: inculpated
• plural: inculpated
• comparative: more inculpated
• superlative: most inculpated
• present tense: inculpate
• future tense: will inculpate
• perfect tense: have inculpated
• continuous tense: is inculpating
• singular: inculpates
• positive degree: inculpated
• infinitive: inculpate
• gerund: inculpating
• participle: inculpating

Origin and Evolution of inculpated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inculpated' originated from Latin, where 'inculpare' means to blame or accuse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inculpated' has retained its original meaning of accusing or blaming someone for a wrongdoing. It is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to formally charging someone with a crime.