How Do You Spell DECAPITATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪkˈapɪtˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "decapitate" is spelled as /diːˈkæpɪteɪt/. The first syllable "de-" is pronounced as /diː/ and means "remove". The second syllable "-capit" is pronounced as /ˈkæpɪt/ and comes from the Latin word "caput", meaning head. The final syllable "-ate" is pronounced as /-eɪt/ and is frequently used to show that an action has taken place. Thus, the spelling of "decapitate" reflects the act of removing a head from a body, which is a gruesome and act of violence.

DECAPITATE Meaning and Definition

1. Decapitate is a verb that refers to the act of cutting off the head of an individual or creature, typically resulting in immediate death. The term is derived from the Latin word "caput," meaning "head," and the prefix "de-," which denotes removal or separation. Decapitation has been historically employed as a method of execution, punishment, or in ritualistic settings.

   To decapitate someone or something implies the removal of the head from the body by the use of a sharp object, such as a sword, guillotine, axe, or any other weapon specifically designed for this purpose. The consequences of decapitation are often fatal, as it severs the vital connection between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to swift loss of blood and near-instant death. Due to the abrupt nature and severity of this act, decapitation is often seen as a brutal, gruesome form of violence.

   Furthermore, decapitation can also be used metaphorically to describe the removal or elimination of a key figure or leader within a particular context, such as politics or an organization. This symbolic interpretation of decapitation alludes to the idea that the targeted person's authority, influence, or power is severed, causing a significant disruption or change within the affected domain.

2. To remove the head; specifically to cut off the head of a fetus to facilitate delivery in cases of irremediable dystocia.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To behead; to cut off the head.

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

Common Misspellings for DECAPITATE

• decapitaed
• delapitated
• decapicated
• decapatate
• decapetated
• decapatated
• decappitated
• deecapitate
• decpitate
• decaptiate
• decapittate
• decipitate
• decapitite
• decapitete
• bicappitate
• decapitaite
• decapetate
• redacitate
• decapite
• Decrpytate
• Dermapostate
• Defacitate

Etymology of DECAPITATE

The word "decapitate" originated from the Latin term "decapitare", which is a combination of two Latin words: "de", meaning "down", and "caput", meaning "head". The word eventually made its way into Middle English as "decapiten" before evolving into its present form.

Similar spelling words for DECAPITATE

• decapoda,
• decapitated,
• despitefully,
• decapterus,
• despiteful,
• despite,
• decapitation.

Conjugate verb Decapitate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decapitated

you would have decapitated

he/she/it would have decapitated

we would have decapitated

they would have decapitated

I would have decapitate

you would have decapitate

he/she/it would have decapitate

we would have decapitate

they would have decapitate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been decapitating

you would have been decapitating

he/she/it would have been decapitating

we would have been decapitating

they would have been decapitating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would decapitate

you would decapitate

he/she/it would decapitate

we would decapitate

they would decapitate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be decapitating

you would be decapitating

he/she/it would be decapitating

we would be decapitating

they would be decapitating

FUTURE

I will decapitate

you will decapitate

he/she/it will decapitate

we will decapitate

they will decapitate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decapitating

you will be decapitating

he/she/it will be decapitating

we will be decapitating

they will be decapitating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decapitated

you will have decapitated

he/she/it will have decapitated

we will have decapitated

they will have decapitated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decapitating

you will have been decapitating

he/she/it will have been decapitating

we will have been decapitating

they will have been decapitating

IMPERATIVE

you decapitate

we let´s decapitate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decapitate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decapitating

you were decapitating

he/she/it was decapitating

we were decapitating

they were decapitating

PAST PARTICIPLE

decapitated

PAST PERFECT

I had decapitated

you had decapitated

he/she/it had decapitated

we had decapitated

they had decapitated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decapitating

you had been decapitating

he/she/it had been decapitating

we had been decapitating

they had been decapitating

PRESENT

I decapitate

you decapitate

he/she/it decapitates

we decapitate

they decapitate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decapitating

you are decapitating

he/she/it is decapitating

we are decapitating

they are decapitating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decapitating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decapitated

you have decapitated

he/she/it has decapitated

we have decapitated

they have decapitated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decapitating

you have been decapitating

he/she/it has been decapitating

we have been decapitating

they have been decapitating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it decapitate

SIMPLE PAST

I decapitated

you decapitated

he/she/it decapitated

we decapitated

they decapitated