How Do You Spell AGGLUTINATE?

Pronunciation: [ɐɡlˈuːtɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "agglutinate" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /əˈɡluː.tɪ.neɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound followed by a stressed /ɡluː/ sound. The second syllable is pronounced as /tɪ/ followed by the voiced consonant /n/ and finally, the schwa sound is repeated with the suffix /eɪt/. This complex word describes the process of sticking or joining things together, often used in linguistics to refer to words that are formed by combining multiple morphemes.

AGGLUTINATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Agglutinate is a verb that refers to the act of uniting or adhering objects or particles together, usually through the formation of bonds or a sticky substance. It can also be used as an adjective, describing something that is clumped or collected together.

    In the context of chemistry or biology, agglutinate describes the process in which small particles or substances clump or bind together to form larger clusters. This can occur naturally, such as when blood cells agglutinate in response to certain antibodies, or it can be induced artificially, as in the laboratory setting. In linguistics, agglutination is the process of combining multiple affixes or morphemes to form a word or phrase, commonly found in certain languages.

    Agglutinate also has a more general application in describing the physical joining or sticking together of objects or materials. For example, in geology, agglutinate refers to a type of volcanic rock that is formed by the consolidation of solid particles and fragments. In the field of archaeology, agglutinated pottery refers to ceramics that have been made by binding clay or other materials with adhesives.

    Overall, the term agglutinate can be used in various scientific and linguistic contexts, all referring to the process of combining or sticking together of particles, substances, or linguistic elements.

  2. • Adhering.
    • To unite or cause to adhere.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for AGGLUTINATE

  • zgglutinate
  • sgglutinate
  • wgglutinate
  • qgglutinate
  • afglutinate
  • avglutinate
  • abglutinate
  • ahglutinate
  • ayglutinate
  • atglutinate
  • agflutinate
  • agvlutinate
  • agblutinate
  • aghlutinate
  • agylutinate
  • agtlutinate
  • aggkutinate
  • agglutinatte
  • agglutinatve
  • agglutomater

Etymology of AGGLUTINATE

The word agglutinate comes from the Latin word agglutinatus, which is the past participle of the verb agglutinare. It is derived from the prefix ad- meaning to and the word glutinare meaning to glue. The Latin root glutin- ultimately goes back to the Proto-Indo-European root *glei-, which also means to glue. Therefore, agglutinate essentially means to glue or stick things together.

Similar spelling words for AGGLUTINATE

Conjugate verb Agglutinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have agglutinated
you would have agglutinated
he/she/it would have agglutinated
we would have agglutinated
they would have agglutinated
I would have agglutinate
you would have agglutinate
he/she/it would have agglutinate
we would have agglutinate
they would have agglutinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you agglutinate
we let´s agglutinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to agglutinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

agglutinated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I agglutinate
you agglutinate
he/she/it agglutinates
we agglutinate
they agglutinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

agglutinating

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it agglutinate

SIMPLE PAST

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

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