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- [in-soh-leyt]
- /ˈɪn soʊˌleɪt/
- /ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt/
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- [in-soh-leyt]
- /ˈɪn soʊˌleɪt/
Definitions of insolate word
- verb with object insolate to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays. 1
- noun insolate (transitive) To dry in, or expose to, the sun's rays; to ripen or prepare by such exposure. 1
- verb insolate to expose to sunlight, as for bleaching 0
- verb transitive insolate to expose to the rays of the sun so as to dry, bleach, etc. 0
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Origin of insolate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin insōlātus past participle of insōlāre to place in the sun. See in-2, soli-2, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Insolate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insolate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insolate usage trend in Literature
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