How Do You Spell ADULTERISE?

Pronunciation: [ɐdˈʌltəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "adulterise" is spelled with an "e" at the end instead of the more common "a" because it follows the British English spelling convention. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /əˈdʌltəraɪz/, with the stress placed on the second syllable. The word means to commit adultery or to cheat on one's spouse. It is important to be aware of the correct spelling of this word when using it in written communication.

ADULTERISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Adulterise is a verb used to describe the act of making something impure or lower in quality by adding inferior, altered, or inappropriate substances or elements to it. The term is predominantly associated with food and beverages, specifically when such products are tampered with, mixed with substandard ingredients, or contaminated in order to deceive consumers. Adulterise can also be applied to other contexts beyond the culinary realm, such as the alteration or degradation of documents, materials, or even ideas.

    The purpose of adulterising is often to cut costs, increase profits, or gain an unfair advantage, usually at the expense of consumers or competitors. Common examples of adulterising in the food industry include the addition of fillers, such as water or preservatives, to extend products or dilute their quality, substituting key ingredients with cheaper alternatives, or even deliberately misleading labeling to misrepresent the content or origin of a product. Such practices are unethical and illegal in many jurisdictions, as they pose risks to consumer health, result in unfair competition, and undermine the integrity of the market. Adulterising can have serious consequences for both individuals and businesses, often leading to legal actions, financial penalties, or damage to a brand's reputation. Government agencies and regulatory bodies play a vital role in monitoring and enforcing regulations to prevent and minimize the occurrence of adulterising practices.

Common Misspellings for ADULTERISE

Etymology of ADULTERISE

The word "adulterise" is derived from the Latin word "adulterare", which means "to corrupt" or "to make impure". This Latin term stems from two elements: "ad", which means "to" or "towards", and "alter", which means "other" or "different". Therefore, "adulterise" originally referred to the act of corrupting or making something impure by mixing it with other substances or elements. In English, it specifically denotes the act of committing adultery or engaging in extramarital affairs.

Conjugate verb Adulterise

CONDITIONAL

I would adulterise
you would adulterise
he/she/it would adulterise
we would adulterise
they would adulterise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be adulterising
you would be adulterising
he/she/it would be adulterising
we would be adulterising
they would be adulterising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have adulterise
you would have adulterise
he/she/it would have adulterise
we would have adulterise
they would have adulterise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been adulterising
you would have been adulterising
he/she/it would have been adulterising
we would have been adulterising
they would have been adulterising

FUTURE

I will adulterise
you will adulterise
he/she/it will adulterise
we will adulterise
they will adulterise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be adulterising
you will be adulterising
he/she/it will be adulterising
we will be adulterising
they will be adulterising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have adulterised
you will have adulterised
he/she/it will have adulterised
we will have adulterised
they will have adulterised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been adulterising
you will have been adulterising
he/she/it will have been adulterising
we will have been adulterising
they will have been adulterising

IMPERATIVE

you adulterise
we let´s adulterise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to adulterise

PAST

I adulterised
you adulterised
he/she/it adulterised
we adulterised
they adulterised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was adulterising
you were adulterising
he/she/it was adulterising
we were adulterising
they were adulterising

PAST PARTICIPLE

adulterised

PAST PERFECT

I had adulterised
you had adulterised
he/she/it had adulterised
we had adulterised
they had adulterised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been adulterising
you had been adulterising
he/she/it had been adulterising
we had been adulterising
they had been adulterising

PRESENT

I adulterise
you adulterise
he/she/it adulterises
we adulterise
they adulterise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am adulterising
you are adulterising
he/she/it is adulterising
we are adulterising
they are adulterising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

adulterising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have adulterised
you have adulterised
he/she/it has adulterised
we have adulterised
they have adulterised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been adulterising
you have been adulterising
he/she/it has been adulterising
we have been adulterising
they have been adulterising