Masticate

Pronunciation: /ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪt/

Definitions of masticate

verb to chew or grind food with the teeth

Example Sentences

A1 I masticate my food before swallowing it.

A2 It is important to masticate your food well for better digestion.

B1 Dentists recommend masticating slowly to prevent tooth decay.

B2 Some animals, like cows, have multiple stomachs to aid in masticating their food.

C1 Professional eaters often practice techniques to quickly masticate large amounts of food.

C2 The chef demonstrated how to properly masticate the meat for the perfect texture.

Examples of masticate in a Sentence

formal It is important to thoroughly masticate your food to aid in digestion.

informal Make sure to chew your food well before swallowing.

slang Don't just wolf down your food, take the time to masticate.

figurative He masticated the information slowly, trying to fully understand it.

Grammatical Forms of masticate

• past tense: masticated
• plural: masticates
• comparative: more masticated
• superlative: most masticated
• present tense: masticate
• future tense: will masticate
• perfect tense: has masticated
• continuous tense: is masticating
• singular: masticate
• positive degree: masticate
• infinitive: to masticate
• gerund: masticating
• participle: masticating

Origin and Evolution of masticate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'masticate' originated from the Latin word 'masticare', which means 'to chew'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'masticate' has retained its original meaning of chewing, but it is now commonly used in a more formal or medical context to refer to the act of chewing food thoroughly.