How Do You Spell EXUVIATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzjˈuːvɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Exuviate is a verb that means to shed or cast off an outer layer or skin. Its spelling can be broken down into four syllables: /ˈɛks.jʊ.vi.eɪt/. The first syllable, "ex," is pronounced like "eks" and means "out of" or "away from." The second syllable, "ju," is pronounced like "yoo" and emphasizes the sound of the "u" vowel. The third syllable, "vi," is pronounced like "vy" and rhymes with "guy." The final syllable, "ate," is pronounced like "ayt" and emphasizes the sound of the "a" vowel.

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EXUVIATE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "exuviate" is a verb used in biology to describe the process by which an animal sheds or casts off its external covering, such as the skin, shell, or scales. This natural phenomenon is commonly observed in various organisms, particularly invertebrates, reptiles, and some amphibians. During exuviation, the old or outgrown protective layer is disconnected from the body, allowing the animal to regenerate a new one.

    Exuviation occurs as part of the growth and development cycle of many creatures, enabling them to adapt to changes in their environment and accommodate their increasing size. This process plays a crucial role in maintaining health and functionality. It allows animals to shed damaged or infected skin, eliminate parasites or harmful microorganisms, and replace worn-out structures. Additionally, exuviation can also serve as a protective mechanism against predators, providing a chance for the organism to escape or enhance its camouflage.

    This term is derived from the Latin word "exuviae," which means "things stripped off." Exuviate is often used interchangeably with molt, although the latter is more commonly employed to describe the shedding of feathers, hair, or exoskeletons by birds, mammals, and arthropods. In scientific research and terminology, the process of exuviation is extensively studied to understand the physiological and ecological aspects of growth and regeneration in various species.

Common Misspellings for EXUVIATE

  • wxuviate
  • sxuviate
  • dxuviate
  • rxuviate
  • 4xuviate
  • 3xuviate
  • ezuviate
  • ecuviate
  • eduviate
  • esuviate
  • exyviate
  • exhviate
  • exjviate
  • exiviate
  • ex8viate
  • ex7viate
  • exuciate
  • exubiate
  • exugiate

Etymology of EXUVIATE

The word "exuviate" derives from the Latin term "exuviatus", which is the past participle of "exuviare". In Latin, "exuviae" referred to the cast-off skin, shell, or exoskeleton of certain animals. This word is derived from the prefix "ex-" meaning "out" or "from" and "uvi(a)e" meaning "garments" or "clothing". Consequently, "exuviate" came to be used in English to describe the act of shedding or casting off old skin, shells, or exoskeletons, particularly among reptiles, insects, and crustaceans.

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Conjugate verb Exuviate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have exuviated
you would have exuviated
he/she/it would have exuviated
we would have exuviated
they would have exuviated
I would have exuviate
you would have exuviate
he/she/it would have exuviate
we would have exuviate
they would have exuviate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been exuviating
you would have been exuviating
he/she/it would have been exuviating
we would have been exuviating
they would have been exuviating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would exuviate
you would exuviate
he/she/it would exuviate
we would exuviate
they would exuviate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be exuviating
you would be exuviating
he/she/it would be exuviating
we would be exuviating
they would be exuviating

FUTURE

I will exuviate
you will exuviate
he/she/it will exuviate
we will exuviate
they will exuviate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be exuviating
you will be exuviating
he/she/it will be exuviating
we will be exuviating
they will be exuviating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have exuviated
you will have exuviated
he/she/it will have exuviated
we will have exuviated
they will have exuviated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been exuviating
you will have been exuviating
he/she/it will have been exuviating
we will have been exuviating
they will have been exuviating

IMPERATIVE

you exuviate
we let´s exuviate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to exuviate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was exuviating
you were exuviating
he/she/it was exuviating
we were exuviating
they were exuviating

PAST PARTICIPLE

exuviated

PAST PERFECT

I had exuviated
you had exuviated
he/she/it had exuviated
we had exuviated
they had exuviated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been exuviating
you had been exuviating
he/she/it had been exuviating
we had been exuviating
they had been exuviating

PRESENT

I exuviate
you exuviate
he/she/it exuviates
we exuviate
they exuviate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am exuviating
you are exuviating
he/she/it is exuviating
we are exuviating
they are exuviating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

exuviating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have exuviated
you have exuviated
he/she/it has exuviated
we have exuviated
they have exuviated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been exuviating
you have been exuviating
he/she/it has been exuviating
we have been exuviating
they have been exuviating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it exuviate

SIMPLE PAST

I exuviated
you exuviated
he/she/it exuviated
we exuviated
they exuviated

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