How Do You Spell INTOXICATES?

Pronunciation: [ɪntˈɒksɪkˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "intoxicates" can be a bit tricky due to its many syllables and complex phonetic sounds. The first syllable "in" is pronounced like "ihn" (IPA: ɪn), the second syllable "tox" is pronounced like "toks" (IPA: tɑks), and the final syllable "icates" is pronounced like "ih-kayts" (IPA: ɪkeɪts). Together, the word is pronounced "ihn-toks-ih-kayts" (IPA: ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪts). This word means to cause someone to become drunk or affected by a substance.

INTOXICATES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "intoxicates" is a verb derived from the noun "intoxicate". It is used to describe the action of becoming mentally or physically affected by a substance, typically alcohol or drugs, leading to a state of altered consciousness or impairment. When an individual is intoxicated, their faculties and judgment can be significantly impaired, resulting in diminished control over their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

   This state of intoxication often manifests through evident symptoms like slurred speech, unsteady gait, impaired coordination, and distorted perception. These effects occur due to the substance's impact on the central nervous system, hindering normal brain function. Depending on the quantity and potency of the substance consumed, intoxication can range from mild to severe.

   Furthermore, intoxication can also extend beyond the influence of substances and describe a state of exhilaration or overwhelming excitement caused by a particular experience or situation. In this context, individuals may feel emotionally overwhelmed or completely engrossed in a particular activity, leading to a temporarily altered state of mind.

   Overall, whether induced by substances or intense emotions, intoxication typically results in a diminished capacity to reason, make sound decisions, or act with full awareness of one's surroundings. It is important to exercise caution when consuming substances or engaging in activities that could potentially lead to intoxication to ensure personal safety and well-being.

Common Misspellings for INTOXICATES

• intoxicativ
• intoxiccates
• intocates
• intuxicates
• intoxocats
• untoxicateds

Etymology of INTOXICATES

The word "intoxicates" is derived from the noun "intoxicate", which originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word "intoxicatus". This Latin term is a past participle of the verb "intoxicāre", meaning "to poison" or "to drug". The Latin word "intoxicāre" is further derived from the term "toxīcum", which referred to a poison or a toxic substance. Ultimately, the etymology traces back to the Greek word "toxikon", which was a poison used on arrows. Over time, the term "intoxicāre" evolved to include the sense of being affected or influenced in a psychological or emotional manner, leading to the usage of "intoxicate" to describe the state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The plural form "intoxicates" is simply the pluralized version of "intoxicate".

Similar spelling words for INTOXICATES

• indicative,
• indicant,
• indocile,
• intoxicant,
• indicate,
• intoxicate,
• intoxicated,
• intoxicating,
• intoxication,
• indexical.

Conjugate verb Intoxicates

CONDITIONAL

I would intoxicate

we would intoxicate

you would intoxicate

he/she/it would intoxicate

they would intoxicate

FUTURE

I will intoxicate

we will intoxicate

you will intoxicate

he/she/it will intoxicate

they will intoxicate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intoxicated

we will have intoxicated

you will have intoxicated

he/she/it will have intoxicated

they will have intoxicated

PAST

I intoxicated

we intoxicated

you intoxicated

he/she/it intoxicated

they intoxicated

PAST PERFECT

I had intoxicated

we had intoxicated

you had intoxicated

he/she/it had intoxicated

they had intoxicated

PRESENT

I intoxicate

we intoxicate

you intoxicate

he/she/it intoxicates

they intoxicate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intoxicated

we have intoxicated

you have intoxicated

he/she/it has intoxicated

they have intoxicated

I am intoxicating

we are intoxicating

you are intoxicating

he/she/it is intoxicating

they are intoxicating

I was intoxicating

we were intoxicating

you were intoxicating

he/she/it was intoxicating

they were intoxicating

I will be intoxicating

we will be intoxicating

you will be intoxicating

he/she/it will be intoxicating

they will be intoxicating

I have been intoxicating

we have been intoxicating

you have been intoxicating

he/she/it has been intoxicating

they have been intoxicating

I had been intoxicating

we had been intoxicating

you had been intoxicating

he/she/it had been intoxicating

they had been intoxicating

I will have been intoxicating

we will have been intoxicating

you will have been intoxicating

he/she/it will have been intoxicating

they will have been intoxicating

I would have intoxicated

we would have intoxicated

you would have intoxicated

he/she/it would have intoxicated

they would have intoxicated

I would be intoxicating

we would be intoxicating

you would be intoxicating

he/she/it would be intoxicating

they would be intoxicating

I would have been intoxicating

we would have been intoxicating

you would have been intoxicating

he/she/it would have been intoxicating

they would have been intoxicating