How Do You Spell EXCAVATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkskəvˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "excavate" is spelled with a "c" after the "e" and before the "v" because it follows the "soft c" rule in English pronunciation. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is transcribed as /ˈɛkskəveɪt/, indicating the stress on the second syllable and the "k" sound that follows the vowel "e". This word refers to the act of digging, especially in archaeological or construction contexts, and is derived from the Latin word "ex cavare" which means to dig out.

EXCAVATE Meaning and Definition

1. Excavate is a verb that refers to the act of digging or removing material from an area, typically in order to uncover or expose something buried beneath the surface. The word is commonly associated with archaeological activities but can also be used more generally in different contexts.

   In the field of archaeology, excavation involves carefully digging through layers of soil or sediment to uncover buried artifacts, structures, or archaeological sites. Archaeologists use various tools such as shovels, trowels, and brushes to gently remove dirt and debris in order to reveal and document the historical remains.

   Outside the realm of archaeology, excavating can refer to other forms of digging, such as in construction and engineering projects. It involves the removal of earth or other materials from a designated area for various purposes, including building foundations, utility line installation, land development, or extracting minerals. Heavy machinery like excavators and backhoes are typically used in these contexts.

   Excavation can also have a metaphorical meaning, relating to the process of uncovering or unearthing information, ideas, or emotions. It can be used to describe the act of investigating or digging deep into a subject or matter in order to discover or reveal its hidden aspects.

   In summary, to excavate means to dig, remove, or uncover material from a specific area or subject, whether it be in the context of archaeology, construction, or metaphorically exploring and revealing information or ideas.

2. To scoop or dig out; to hollow.

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

Common Misspellings for EXCAVATE

• excavaters
• excalate
• exculate
• excivated
• excavted
• excaudate
• excuvated
• excavat
• escavater
• excavatar
• excavater
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• excalade
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• exxcavate
• excacvate
• excavcate
• excavite
• excavete
• excavata
• cavate
• excaltate
• excalante
• unexcavate
• exlalate
• exacavate
• Excisate
• excavette

Etymology of EXCAVATE

The word excavate originated from the Latin word excavatus, which is the past participle of excavare. Excavare is derived from two Latin roots: ex, meaning out, and cavare, meaning to make hollow or dig.

Similar spelling words for EXCAVATE

• expatiation,
• excavates,
• excavator,
• expatiate,
• expatriate,
• excavation,
• expiate,
• Excavated,
• exuviate.

Conjugate verb Excavate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have excavated

you would have excavated

he/she/it would have excavated

we would have excavated

they would have excavated

I would have excavate

you would have excavate

he/she/it would have excavate

we would have excavate

they would have excavate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been excavating

you would have been excavating

he/she/it would have been excavating

we would have been excavating

they would have been excavating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would excavate

you would excavate

he/she/it would excavate

we would excavate

they would excavate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be excavating

you would be excavating

he/she/it would be excavating

we would be excavating

they would be excavating

FUTURE

I will excavate

you will excavate

he/she/it will excavate

we will excavate

they will excavate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be excavating

you will be excavating

he/she/it will be excavating

we will be excavating

they will be excavating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have excavated

you will have excavated

he/she/it will have excavated

we will have excavated

they will have excavated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been excavating

you will have been excavating

he/she/it will have been excavating

we will have been excavating

they will have been excavating

IMPERATIVE

you excavate

we let´s excavate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to excavate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was excavating

you were excavating

he/she/it was excavating

we were excavating

they were excavating

PAST PARTICIPLE

excavated

PAST PERFECT

I had excavated

you had excavated

he/she/it had excavated

we had excavated

they had excavated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been excavating

you had been excavating

he/she/it had been excavating

we had been excavating

they had been excavating

PRESENT

I excavate

you excavate

he/she/it excavates

we excavate

they excavate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am excavating

you are excavating

he/she/it is excavating

we are excavating

they are excavating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

excavating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have excavated

you have excavated

he/she/it has excavated

we have excavated

they have excavated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been excavating

you have been excavating

he/she/it has been excavating

we have been excavating

they have been excavating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it excavate

SIMPLE PAST

I excavated

you excavated

he/she/it excavated

we excavated

they excavated