How Do You Spell INCURVATED?

Pronunciation: [ɪnkˈɜːve͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "incurvated" is spelled with the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "without" and the root word "curvate" meaning "to bend or curve." The pronunciation of "incurvated" is [in-kur-vey-tid], with the stress on the second syllable. The "c" and "u" are pronounced as [k] and [ʌ], respectively. The "r" is pronounced with a slight trill, and the final "ed" is pronounced as [t] because it follows an unvoiced sound. The word means to become curved or bent inward.

INCURVATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Incurvated is an adjective that describes a curved or bent shape that has a concave or inwardly curved form. It is derived from the verb "incurvate," which means to bend or curve inward. The term is often used to describe objects or organisms that exhibit a curved or concave structure, such as a crescent moon or a spoon.

    When an object is incurvated, it means that it has been intentionally or naturally shaped with a curved or concave form. This can occur through processes such as heating and bending, molding, or natural growth and development. Incurvated objects or structures often possess a smooth, rounded appearance, as the inward curve creates a concave surface.

    In the field of biology, incurvated is frequently used to describe anatomical features of organisms. For example, some plant leaves or animal claws may be incurvated, meaning they have a naturally occurring inward curvature. This shape may serve specific purposes such as facilitating grasping, providing protection, or aiding in locomotion.

    In summary, the term incurvated refers to a curved or bent shape that has a concave or inwardly curved form. It is often used to describe objects, structures, or anatomical features that possess a smooth, rounded appearance due to intentional or natural bending or curving.

  2. Gradually bending from without inwards.

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

Common Misspellings for INCURVATED

  • uncurvated
  • jncurvated
  • kncurvated
  • oncurvated
  • 9ncurvated
  • 8ncurvated
  • ibcurvated
  • imcurvated
  • ijcurvated
  • ihcurvated
  • inxurvated
  • invurvated
  • infurvated
  • indurvated
  • incyrvated
  • inchrvated
  • incjrvated
  • incirvated
  • inc8rvated

Etymology of INCURVATED

The word "incurvated" comes from the Latin verb "incurvāre", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "into" or "towards" and the verb "curvāre" meaning "to curve" or "to bend". Therefore, "incurvated" implies the act of bending or curving inward or towards something.

Conjugate verb Incurvated

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I incurvate
we incurvate
you incurvate
he/she/it incurvates
they incurvate

PRESENT PERFECT

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