Lancinate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlænsəˌneɪt/

Definitions of lancinate

verb to tear or rip apart

Example Sentences

A1 The sharp pain lancinated through his arm.

A2 She winced as the knife lancinated her skin.

B1 The migraine lancinated through his head, causing him to seek medical attention.

B2 The emotional pain lancinated her heart, leaving her feeling numb.

C1 The betrayal lancinated his soul, leading him to reevaluate his relationships.

C2 The memories of war lancinated his mind, haunting him day and night.

adjective having a sharp, cutting quality

Example Sentences

A1 The lancinate pain in her arm made her cry.

A2 He winced as the lancinate sensation shot through his leg.

B1 The lancinate feeling in his chest was concerning, so he went to see a doctor.

B2 The lancinate pain in her back was unbearable, prompting her to seek medical attention.

C1 The lancinate throbbing in his temples indicated a severe headache.

C2 Despite the lancinate pain in his shoulder, he continued to play through the football game.

Examples of lancinate in a Sentence

formal The lancinate pain in her shoulder made it difficult for her to move.

informal I can't come to the gym today, my shoulder is lancinate.

slang I felt a sharp lancinate pain in my leg after the workout.

figurative The lancinate memories of the accident haunted him for years.

Grammatical Forms of lancinate

past tense

lancinated

plural

lancinates

comparative

more lancinate

superlative

most lancinate

present tense

lancinates

future tense

will lancinate

perfect tense

has lancinated

continuous tense

is lancinating

singular

lancinates

positive degree

lancinate

infinitive

to lancinate

gerund

lancinating

participle

lancinating

Origin and Evolution of lancinate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'lancinate' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'lancinare' meaning to tear or lacerate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe tearing or lacerating something, 'lancinate' has evolved to also be used in a figurative sense to convey intense emotional or physical pain.