How Do You Spell CONGLUTINATIVE?

Pronunciation: [kənɡlˈuːtɪnətˌɪv] (IPA)

Conglutinative is a complex word that refers to the ability to join or bind things together. It is spelled as "kənɡluːtɪneɪtɪv" in the International Phonetic Alphabet or IPA. The first syllable "kən" is pronounced with a weak stress and the "g" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound. The next syllable "luː" has a long "oo" sound while the "t" and "ɪ" at the end of the syllable are pronounced softly. The final syllable "neɪtɪv" has the primary stress on the second to the last syllable and the "v" is pronounced strongly.

CONGLUTINATIVE Meaning and Definition

1. Conglutinative is an adjective that is derived from the verb "conglutinate," and is used to describe something that has the ability to unite or bind different parts or materials together. It pertains to the act or process of conglutination, which is the act of firmly joining or sticking separate entities or components together.

   In a general sense, conglutinative refers to the power or property of causing adhesion or cohesion. This term can be applied to various fields and contexts, such as chemistry, medicine, or even linguistics.

   In chemistry, conglutinative describes substances or compounds that have the capacity to form strong molecular connections or bonds between different particles or substances. These connections often result in the formation of new, more complex compounds or structures.

   In medicine, conglutinative may refer to the ability of certain agents or medications to promote the healing or closure of wounds through the binding or stitching of tissues. It can also pertain to the process of clotting or coagulation, where blood components come together to form a solid state in order to prevent excessive bleeding.

   In linguistics, conglutinative is used to describe a type of language or word formation that connects or combines various elements or affixes together to create more intricate words or formations. This can be observed in many agglutinative languages, where affixes are added to a root word to modify its meaning or grammatical function.

2. Having the power of uniting by means of a gluey substance.

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

Common Misspellings for CONGLUTINATIVE

• xonglutinative
• vonglutinative
• fonglutinative
• donglutinative
• cinglutinative
• cknglutinative
• clnglutinative
• cpnglutinative
• c0nglutinative
• c9nglutinative
• cobglutinative
• comglutinative
• cojglutinative
• cohglutinative
• conflutinative
• convlutinative
• conblutinative
• conhlutinative
• conylutinative
• contlutinative

Etymology of CONGLUTINATIVE

The word "conglutinative" is derived from the Latin word "conglūtināre", which means "to glue together" or "to unite". It is formed by combining the prefix "con-" meaning "together" and the verb "glūtināre" meaning "to glue". In this context, "conglutinative" refers to something that has the ability to join or unite separate elements or parts into a cohesive whole.