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- [puhl-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈpʌl yəˌleɪt/
- /ˈpʌ.ljʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhl-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈpʌl yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of pullulate word
- verb without object pullulate to send forth sprouts, buds, etc.; germinate; sprout. 1
- verb without object pullulate to breed, produce, or create rapidly. 1
- verb without object pullulate to increase rapidly; multiply. 1
- verb without object pullulate to exist abundantly; swarm; teem. 1
- verb without object pullulate to be produced as offspring. 1
- verb pullulate (of animals, etc) to breed rapidly or abundantly; teem; swarm 0
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Origin of pullulate
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin pullulātus (past participle of pullulāre to sprout), derivative of pullulus a sprout, young animal, diminutive of pullus; see pullet
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Parts of speech for Pullulate
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pullulate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
pullulate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pullulate
verb pullulate
- branch out — If a person or an organization branches out, they do something that is different from their normal activities or work.
- bud — A bud is a small pointed lump that appears on a tree or plant and develops into a leaf or flower.
- disembogue — to discharge contents by pouring forth.
- flow — to move along in a stream: The river flowed slowly to the sea.
- germinate — to begin to grow or develop.
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