How Do You Spell EXOTHECATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɒθɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "exothecate" refers to a type of plant cell that has an external layer called an exotheca. The correct spelling of this word is /ˈɛksə(ʊ)θɪkeɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The prefix "exo-" means outer and the suffix "-theca" refers to a covering or case. This word can be difficult to spell due to the unusual combination of letters, but by breaking it down phonetically and understanding its roots, it becomes easier to remember.

Common Misspellings for EXOTHECATE

• wxothecate
• sxothecate
• dxothecate
• rxothecate
• 4xothecate
• 3xothecate
• ezothecate
• ecothecate
• edothecate
• esothecate
• exithecate
• exkthecate
• exlthecate
• expthecate
• ex0thecate
• ex9thecate
• exorhecate
• exofhecate
• exoghecate
• exoyhecate

Etymology of EXOTHECATE

The word "exothecate" is derived from the prefix "exo-" meaning "outside" or "beyond" and the root word "theca" which refers to a case or covering. The word "exothecate" originates from the botanical term "exotheca", which describes the outer layer or covering of certain plant structures such as spore capsules or pollen grains. The verb form "exothecate" refers to the shedding or removal of this outer layer.