mutilator

mu·ti·late

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [myoot-l-eyt]
- /ˈmyut lˌeɪt/
- /ˈmjuːtɪleɪtə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoot-l-eyt]
- /ˈmyut lˌeɪt/

Definitions of mutilator word

verb with object mutilator to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting. 1
verb with object mutilator to deprive (a person or animal) of a limb or other essential part. 1
noun mutilator Agent noun of mutilate; one who mutilates. 1

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Origin of mutilator

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin mutilātus (past participle of mutilāre to cut off, maim), equivalent to mutil(us) maimed, mutilated + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Mutilator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mutilator

mutilator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

mutilator usage trend in Literature

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