How Do You Spell GUILLOTINE?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪlətˌiːn] (IPA)

The word "guillotine" is spelled with two L's and two T's. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈɡɪlətiːn/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by an "n" sound. The spelling of this word is important as misspelling the word can lead to confusion and misunderstanding when conveying its meaning. The guillotine is a historical device used for capital punishment.

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GUILLOTINE Meaning and Definition

  1. A guillotine is a device primarily used for carrying out executions by decapitation in a swift and efficient manner. The word "guillotine" originates from the name of Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, a French physician and politician who proposed the use of this device during the French Revolution.

    The guillotine consists of a tall, upright frame with a heavy, slanted blade positioned at the top. The victim's head is placed in a specially-designed holding mechanism, referred to as the lunette, ensuring proper alignment before the blade is released. When executed, the mechanism is activated, causing the sharp blade to rapidly descend, cutting through the neck and severing the spinal cord. This process results in a near-instantaneous death and minimizes suffering and pain compared to previous execution methods.

    Apart from its historical association with capital punishment, the term "guillotine" has come to symbolize swift and harsh judgment, often used metaphorically to describe the sudden termination or removal of someone or something. It can also be employed in a broader context to express severity or decisive action. The word has cemented itself in history due to its association with the French Revolution and subsequent use in other countries throughout the years, becoming an enduring symbol of both punishment and social unrest.

  2. An instrument in the shape of a metal ring through which runs a sliding knife-blade, used in cutting off an enlarged tonsil.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • In France and other countries, a machine for beheading at a stroke.
    • To take off the head by the guillotine.

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

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Etymology of GUILLOTINE

The word "guillotine" is derived from the French machine of execution called "La Guillotine". The machine was named after Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, a French physician who advocated for a more humane form of execution during the French Revolution. Despite popular belief, Guillotin did not invent the device, but rather proposed its use as a more egalitarian and efficient execution method. The French word "guillotine" comes from the French verb "guillotiner", meaning "to behead with a guillotine", which ultimately evolved from Guillotin's surname.

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Plural form of GUILLOTINE is GUILLOTINES

Conjugate verb Guillotine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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