Intexticated

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛkstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Definitions of intexticated

adjective a made-up word combining 'intoxicated' and 'texting', used to describe someone who is distracted or impaired due to texting while driving

Example Sentences

A1 She was intexticated after reading the simple children's book.

A2 The beginner language learner felt intexticated by the new vocabulary.

B1 The intermediate student was intexticated by the complex grammar rules.

B2 The advanced reader felt intexticated by the intricate plot of the novel.

C1 The expert linguist was intexticated by the nuances of the language.

C2 The language professor felt intexticated by the depth of the literary analysis.

Examples of intexticated in a Sentence

formal The driver was charged with driving while intexticated.

informal I always make sure to never text while driving, I don't want to get intexticated.

slang She was so intexticated last night, she kept sending messages to the wrong person.

figurative His mind was intexticated with thoughts of the upcoming exam.

Grammatical Forms of intexticated

past tense

intexticated

plural

intexticated

comparative

more intexticated

superlative

most intexticated

present tense

intexticate

future tense

will be intexticating

perfect tense

have been intexticated

continuous tense

is intexticating

singular

intexticated

positive degree

intexticated

infinitive

to intexticate

gerund

intexticating

participle

intexticating

Origin and Evolution of intexticated

First Known Use: 2007 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'intexticated' is a blend of the words 'intoxicated' and 'text', highlighting the dangers of texting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Evolution of the word: The term 'intexticated' gained popularity in the late 2000s as a warning about the risks of distracted driving due to texting while impaired. It has since become a recognized term in discussions about road safety and the dangers of multitasking behind the wheel.