How Do You Spell DECOLLATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪkəlˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Decollate" can be confusing due to its multiple pronunciations. The word can be pronounced with stress on either the second or third syllable, resulting in different vowel sounds. The correct IPA transcription for the stress on the second syllable is /dɪˈkɒleɪt/, with a short "i" sound and a long "a" sound. The stress on the third syllable, however, changes the "a" to a short "o" sound and the IPA transcription is /ˈdiːkəleɪt/. Knowing the correct stress and sound of the vowels can prevent miscommunication in speech and writing.

DECOLLATE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "decollate" is a verb that originally derives from the Latin word "decollatus," meaning "to behead" or "to cut off the head." In its literal sense, decollate refers to the act of severing or removing the head of a living organism, particularly humans or animals, either by beheading or any other method that results in the detachment of the head from the body. Historically, decollation has been practiced as a form of execution, punishment, or ritualistic act.

   In a more figurative sense, decollate can also be used metaphorically to describe the separation or removal of something important or vital. This usage often implies a severe or irreversible consequence, as if the removal of the head symbolizes a loss of identity, control, or vigor. It can be applied to various contexts, such as political decollation, which refers to the removal of a leader or a regime; organizational decollation, signifying the elimination of key personnel or structures; or intellectual decollation, indicating the fragmentation or eradication of essential knowledge or principles.

   The term decollate encompasses both the literal act of severing heads and the metaphorical sense of separation or removal with significant consequences. Its usage varies depending on the context and can be found in historical, judicial, literary, and symbolic references, highlighting the diverse ways in which this word encapsulates the idea of cutting off or separating, either physically or symbolically.

2. To sever the neck; to behead.

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

Common Misspellings for DECOLLATE

• secollate
• xecollate
• cecollate
• fecollate
• recollate
• eecollate
• dwcollate
• dscollate
• ddcollate
• drcollate
• d4collate
• d3collate
• dexollate
• devollate
• defollate
• dedollate
• decillate
• deckllate
• declllate
• decpllate

Etymology of DECOLLATE

The word decollate is derived from the Latin word decollatus, which is the past participle of the verb decollare. In Latin, de means down or off, and collum means neck or head. So, decollate literally means to cut off the head or to behead.

Similar spelling words for DECOLLATE

• desolated,
• desolately,
• desolate,
• desolation,
• decolletage,
• decollete.

Conjugate verb Decollate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decollated

you would have decollated

he/she/it would have decollated

we would have decollated

they would have decollated

I would have decollate

you would have decollate

he/she/it would have decollate

we would have decollate

they would have decollate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been decollating

you would have been decollating

he/she/it would have been decollating

we would have been decollating

they would have been decollating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would decollate

you would decollate

he/she/it would decollate

we would decollate

they would decollate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be decollating

you would be decollating

he/she/it would be decollating

we would be decollating

they would be decollating

FUTURE

I will decollate

you will decollate

he/she/it will decollate

we will decollate

they will decollate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decollating

you will be decollating

he/she/it will be decollating

we will be decollating

they will be decollating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decollated

you will have decollated

he/she/it will have decollated

we will have decollated

they will have decollated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decollating

you will have been decollating

he/she/it will have been decollating

we will have been decollating

they will have been decollating

IMPERATIVE

you decollate

we let´s decollate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decollate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decollating

you were decollating

he/she/it was decollating

we were decollating

they were decollating

PAST PARTICIPLE

decollated

PAST PERFECT

I had decollated

you had decollated

he/she/it had decollated

we had decollated

they had decollated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decollating

you had been decollating

he/she/it had been decollating

we had been decollating

they had been decollating

PRESENT

I decollate

you decollate

he/she/it decollates

we decollate

they decollate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decollating

you are decollating

he/she/it is decollating

we are decollating

they are decollating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decollating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decollated

you have decollated

he/she/it has decollated

we have decollated

they have decollated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decollating

you have been decollating

he/she/it has been decollating

we have been decollating

they have been decollating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it decollate

SIMPLE PAST

I decollated

you decollated

he/she/it decollated

we decollated

they decollated