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jugate

ju·gate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [joo-geyt, -git]
    • /ˈdʒu geɪt, -gɪt/
    • /ˈdʒuː.ɡɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joo-geyt, -git]
    • /ˈdʒu geɪt, -gɪt/

Definitions of jugate word

  • adjective jugate Botany. having the leaflets in pairs, as a pinnate leaf. 1
  • adjective jugate Entomology. having a jugum. 1
  • adjective jugate (of two or more portraits on a coin, medal, or escutcheon) overlapping. 1
  • noun jugate Forming a pair. 1
  • adjective jugate (esp of compound leaves) having parts arranged in pairs 0
  • adjective jugate paired or connected 0

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Origin of jugate

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin jug(um) yoke1 + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Jugate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jugate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

jugate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jugate

adjective jugate

  • imbricated — Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
  • lapstrake — clinker-built (def 2).
  • obvolute — rolled or turned in.

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