How Do You Spell FASTIGIATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈastɪd͡ʒˌɪət] (IPA)

The term "fastigiate" refers to the quality of being extremely upright or tall. It is pronounced /fæstɪdʒət/. The word is a combination of two Latin words 'fastīgium' meaning 'top' or 'point' and '-ātus' meaning 'possessing' or 'having'. Its spelling is marked by the presence of the letter 'g' after the letter 't', which indicates a hard 'g' sound. This word is often used in reference to trees, especially conifers, which have a naturally narrow and tall growth habit.

FASTIGIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Fastigiate is an adjective that describes something, particularly a plant, having an upright or columnar growth habit, with branches that are erect and parallel to the main stem. It comes from the Latin word "fastīgiātus," which means "pointed" or "sharp-edged".

   When used to describe a tree or shrub, fastigiate indicates that its branches grow upward in a narrow, compact manner, forming a narrow column or spire-like shape. This growth habit often results in a tall and slender appearance, with little lateral branching. Some common examples of fastigiate trees include the Lombardy poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica'), which is known for its distinctive, tall, and narrow form, and the Irish yew (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'), which has dense, dark-green foliage held in a formal, erect shape.

   The term fastigiate can also be used more broadly to describe any vertical or tall structure that exhibits a similar straight, upward growth, such as certain architectural features or man-made elements. In art and design, it is sometimes associated with modernist or minimalist aesthetics due to its clean and linear appearance. Overall, the concept of fastigiate represents a distinctive growth pattern in nature, emphasizing a vertical and upright form.

2. In bot., having a pyramidal form, from the branches being parallel and erect.

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

Common Misspellings for FASTIGIATE

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Etymology of FASTIGIATE

The word "fastigiate" comes from the Latin word "fastīgiātus", which is the past participle of "fastīgiāre". "Fastīgiāre" is derived from the Latin root "fastīgium", meaning "top" or "summit". In English, "fastigiate" has been used since the early 17th century to describe architectural structures with a pointed or tapering top, such as steeples or pyramids. It can also be used in botany to describe plants with upright, erect branches.

Similar spelling word for FASTIGIATE

• fastigiata.