How Do You Spell CRIMINATED?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪmɪnˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "Criminated" is typically pronounced /ˈkrɪməneɪtɪd/. The root word, "crime," is pronounced with a short "i" sound (/aɪ/) and the suffix "-ate" is pronounced with a long "a" sound (/eɪt/). The final syllable, "-ted," is pronounced with a short "i" sound (/ɪd/). The word means to accuse or charge with a crime, and its spelling reflects its Latin roots. While the word may not be commonly used in everyday language, its spelling and pronunciation can be useful for anyone studying linguistics or legal vocabulary.

CRIMINATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Criminated, verb (transitive)

    [ˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪd]

    Definition:

    Criminated refers to the act of accusing or providing evidence against someone for committing a crime or an offense. It involves making an official accusation or charging a person with criminal behavior. When someone is criminated, it means they have been formally implicated or incriminated in a wrongdoing.

    Etymology:

    The term "criminated" derives from the Latin word "criminare," which means "to accuse." It is formed by adding the suffix "-ate" to the root word "crime," ultimately originating from the Latin word "crimen," meaning "charge" or "accusation."

    Usage:

    The word "criminated" is most commonly used in legal contexts to describe the process of formally charging or accusing someone of a crime. It is often employed in legal documents, court proceedings, or discussions related to criminal justice. Examples of usage may include statements like "The suspect has been criminated for his involvement in the robbery" or "The prosecution attempted to criminate the defendant by presenting incriminating evidence."

    Synonyms:

    1. Accuse

    2. Incriminate

    3. Impeach

    4. Charge

    5. Indict

    Antonyms:

    1. Defend

    2. Exonerate

    3. Acquit

    4. Vindicate

    5. Release

  2. Charged with a crime.

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

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Etymology of CRIMINATED

The word "criminated" is derived from the Latin word "crīminātus", which is the past participle form of the verb "crīmināre". In Latin, "crīmināre" means "to accuse" or "to charge with a crime". It is derived from the noun "crīmen", which means "crime" or "accusation". "Crīminātus" was later adopted into English, where it became "criminated" around the 17th century.

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