How Do You Spell FATTER?

Pronunciation: [fˈatə] (IPA)

The word "fatter" is spelled with two Ts because of the doubled consonant sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, "fatter" is pronounced as /ˈfætər/ which is represented by the two Ts in the spelling. The first syllable in "fatter" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, while the second syllable rhymes with "batter" and "latter." This spelling rule is used in English to indicate a short vowel sound followed by a consonant and a stressed syllable.

FATTER Meaning and Definition

  1. Fatter is the comparative form of the adjective "fat," which refers to having an excess or abundance of body weight or body fat. It describes a person, animal, or thing that contains more fat than a comparison subject.

    When used in the context of human beings, "fatter" characterizes an individual who has gained weight, typically due to overeating or a sedentary lifestyle. It implies the presence of a higher body mass index and a larger percentage of body fat compared to their previous state or to other individuals in general. The term "fatter" is subjective and its usage can vary based on cultural, social, or personal perceptions.

    In relation to animals, "fatter" describes a creature with a greater amount of body fat than others of its kind. This can be natural, such as during a winter period when animals build up fat stores for insulation and energy, or related to domestication or captivity, where overfeeding may occur.

    In a broader sense, "fatter" can also be applied metaphorically to non-living objects. For example, a "fatter wallet" means having more money or financial resources, and a "fatter book" refers to a publication with an increased number of pages or content.

    Overall, "fatter" serves as a comparative term that signifies an increased level of fatness, weight, or girth in relation to a comparison subject, whether it be a person, animal, or thing.

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Etymology of FATTER

The word "fatter" is derived from the adjective "fat", which can be traced back to the Old English word "fǣtt". This Old English term eventually evolved into "fat" in Middle English and has since remained relatively unchanged. The meaning of "fat" has primarily referred to an excess of adipose tissue in animals or humans.

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Conjugate verb Fatter

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I fat
we fat
you fat
he/she/it fats
they fat

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fatted
we have fatted
you have fatted
he/she/it has fatted
they have fatted
I am fatting
we are fatting
you are fatting
he/she/it is fatting
they are fatting
I was fatting
we were fatting
you were fatting
he/she/it was fatting
they were fatting
I will be fatting
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they will be fatting
I have been fatting
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he/she/it has been fatting
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he/she/it had been fatting
they had been fatting
I will have been fatting
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he/she/it will have been fatting
they will have been fatting
I would have fatted
we would have fatted
you would have fatted
he/she/it would have fatted
they would have fatted
I would be fatting
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he/she/it would be fatting
they would be fatting
I would have been fatting
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