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- US Pronunciation
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- [vel-i-keyt]
- /ˈvɛl ɪˌkeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vel-i-keyt]
- /ˈvɛl ɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of vellicating word
- verb with object vellicating to pluck; twitch. 1
- verb with object vellicating to nip, pinch, or the like. 1
- verb with object vellicating to cause to twitch. 1
- verb without object vellicating to move with spasmodic convulsions; twitch. 1
- verb vellicating present participle of vellicate. 0
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Origin of vellicating
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin vellicātus, past participle of vellicāre, frequentative of vellere to pull, twitch; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Vellicating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vellicating popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
vellicating usage trend in Literature
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