How Do You Spell FURCATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːke͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "furcate" is spelled with six letters, with the "u" and "a" being pronounced as "ʌ" and "eɪ" respectively in IPA phonetic transcription. The "c" is pronounced as "k" and the "t" is pronounced as "t". The word means to fork or divide into two branches, and can be used in conversation as a verb or adjective. Being one of the less commonly used words in everyday language, the correct spelling and pronunciation of "furcate" could be important for those who wish to use it in their writing.

FURCATE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "furcate" is a verb that refers to the act of dividing or branching into two or more parts, typically with a Y-shaped appearance. It is derived from the Latin word "furca," which means "fork." When an object or path furcates, it splits or diverges into separate branches or pathways, resembling the shape of a fork. This can be seen in various natural and man-made structures, such as trees, rivers, roads, or even linguistic expressions.

   In the context of nature, furcation often occurs in the branching patterns of plants and trees. The main trunk of a tree may furcate into multiple branches, which then furcate further into smaller twigs and leaves. This branching process significantly contributes to the overall structure and growth of the organism.

   In a figurative sense, the term "furcate" can also be used to describe the divergence or division of ideas, decisions, or actions. For instance, a conversation or debate may furcate when different viewpoints diverge into separate arguments or positions.

   By highlighting the action and appearance of division into two or more parts, "furcate" enables clear communication about the way objects or concepts branch out and spread, providing a comprehensive understanding of the structure, growth, or divergence involved.

2. Forked: branching like the prongs of a fork.

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

Common Misspellings for FURCATE

• durcate
• curcate
• vurcate
• gurcate
• turcate
• rurcate
• fyrcate
• fhrcate
• fjrcate
• fircate
• f8rcate
• f7rcate
• fuecate
• fudcate
• fufcate
• futcate
• fu5cate
• fu4cate
• furxate

Etymology of FURCATE

The word furcate is derived from the Latin word furca, which means fork or two-pronged. The suffix -ate is added to indicate the verb form of the word. Therefore, furcate essentially means to fork or to divide into two branches.

Similar spelling words for FURCATE

• furcation,
• Fuerst.

Conjugate verb Furcate

CONDITIONAL

I would furcate

you would furcate

he/she/it would furcate

we would furcate

they would furcate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be furcating

you would be furcating

he/she/it would be furcating

we would be furcating

they would be furcating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have furcate

you would have furcate

he/she/it would have furcate

we would have furcate

they would have furcate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been furcating

you would have been furcating

he/she/it would have been furcating

we would have been furcating

they would have been furcating

FUTURE

I will furcate

you will furcate

he/she/it will furcate

we will furcate

they will furcate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be furcating

you will be furcating

he/she/it will be furcating

we will be furcating

they will be furcating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have furcated

you will have furcated

he/she/it will have furcated

we will have furcated

they will have furcated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been furcating

you will have been furcating

he/she/it will have been furcating

we will have been furcating

they will have been furcating

IMPERATIVE

you furcate

we let´s furcate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to furcate

PAST

I furcated

you furcated

he/she/it furcated

we furcated

they furcated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was furcating

you were furcating

he/she/it was furcating

we were furcating

they were furcating

PAST PARTICIPLE

furcated

PAST PERFECT

I had furcated

you had furcated

he/she/it had furcated

we had furcated

they had furcated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been furcating

you had been furcating

he/she/it had been furcating

we had been furcating

they had been furcating

PRESENT

I furcate

you furcate

he/she/it furcates

we furcate

they furcate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am furcating

you are furcating

he/she/it is furcating

we are furcating

they are furcating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

furcating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have furcated

you have furcated

he/she/it has furcated

we have furcated

they have furcated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been furcating

you have been furcating

he/she/it has been furcating

we have been furcating

they have been furcating