How Do You Spell EXCULPATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkskˈʌlpe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "exculpate" may seem intimidating at first glance, but it's actually quite straightforward to spell once you understand its pronunciation. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is pronounced /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/. This means that the word is broken down into syllables: "ex" (which sounds like the letter X), "cul" (which rhymes with "bull"), and "pate" (which rhymes with "late"). So, when spelling "exculpate," just remember these three parts and put them together in the correct order, and you'll have it mastered in no time!

EXCULPATE Meaning and Definition

1. Exculpate is a verb that refers to the act of freeing or clearing someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility for a certain action or wrongdoing. The term has its roots in the Latin words "ex" meaning "out of" or "away" and "culpa" meaning "fault" or "blame."

   To exculpate someone means to absolve or vindicate them, to prove their innocence or lack of involvement in a particular situation. It implies that evidence or a convincing argument has been presented that shows the person's innocence or lack of culpability beyond any reasonable doubt.

   Exculpation can occur in various settings, such as a courtroom, where a defendant may present evidence to exculpate themselves and prove their innocence. It can also occur in everyday situations when someone is wrongly accused or blamed for something and successfully proves their innocence.

   The act of exculpating can involve presenting evidence, witnesses, or testimonies that contradict the allegations or accusations against the individual. It often requires a persuasive argument or a solid defense strategy to convince others, such as a judge, jury, or even the implicated party, that the person at fault is actually someone else or that no fault exists at all.

   Ultimately, the purpose of exculpation is to restore the accused person's reputation, clear their name, and alleviate any legal, moral, or social consequences they may face as a result of being wrongly blamed or accused of wrongdoing.

2. To clear by an explanation from the charge of a fault or of guilt; to excuse; to clear from blame; to justify.

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

Common Misspellings for EXCULPATE

• excalate
• exculate
• exculated
• exulpate
• excaltate
• exculpabel
• excumpete
• exculpait
• Exculcate

Etymology of EXCULPATE

The word "exculpate" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the combination of two Latin words: "ex", meaning "out of" or "away from", and "culpa", meaning "blame" or "fault". The Latin verb "exculpāre" was formed by adding the suffix "-āre" to "culpa", creating the meaning of "to free from blame" or "to clear of guilt". This Latin term eventually evolved into the modern English word "exculpate", which still retains the same meaning.

Similar spelling words for EXCULPATE

• exculpated,
• exculpation,
• exculpatory.

Conjugate verb Exculpate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have exculpated

you would have exculpated

he/she/it would have exculpated

we would have exculpated

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been exculpating

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would exculpate

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will exculpate

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be exculpating

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have exculpated

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been exculpating

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IMPERATIVE

you exculpate

we let´s exculpate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to exculpate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was exculpating

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we were exculpating

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PAST PARTICIPLE

exculpated

PAST PERFECT

I had exculpated

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I exculpate

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am exculpating

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

exculpating

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been exculpating

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it exculpate

SIMPLE PAST

I exculpated

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we exculpated

they exculpated