How Do You Spell ALIEN?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪli͡ən] (IPA)

The spelling of "alien" can be confusing due to the various sounds made by the letters. IPA phonetic transcription can help clear up this confusion. The word is pronounced /ˈeɪ.li.ən/, with the first syllable sounding like "A" and the second syllable sounding like "lee". The final syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound followed by an "n" sound. Although the letters "e" and "i" appear in the word, the sounds they represent are blended, resulting in a unique pronunciation.

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ALIEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Alien can be defined as an adjective or a noun, with varying meanings depending on the context. As an adjective, alien refers to something or someone that is foreign, unfamiliar, or not native to a particular place or environment. It signifies something out of the ordinary or surprising, often associated with the unknown or the incomprehensible. It can describe objects, concepts, ideas, or characteristics that are unconventional, strange, or different from what is commonly understood or accepted.

    As a noun, alien refers to a being from another planet or extraterrestrial life form. In this sense, it relates to science fiction and the hypothetical existence of life beyond Earth. Aliens are often depicted as creatures with unknown features or abilities, instilling a sense of curiosity, fear, or fascination among humans.

    The term alien may also denote a person who is not a citizen or national of the country in which they reside. Such an individual would be classified as a foreigner, owing allegiance to another nation. The legal status of an alien is determined by immigration and citizenship laws of the respective country. This definition emphasizes the concept of non-membership or lack of belonging within a particular societal or political group.

    Overall, the term alien encompasses a broad range of meanings, all rooted in the idea of otherness, distinctiveness, or belonging to a different category or context.

  2. • Foreign; strange.
    • A foreigner; a stranger; one born in or belonging to another country.

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

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Etymology of ALIEN

The word "alien" originated from the Latin word "aliēnus", which means "foreign" or "belonging to another". This Latin word is derived from "alius", meaning "other" or "another". Over time, "aliēnus" evolved into Old French as "alien" and was later borrowed into Middle English, retaining its meaning of something or someone foreign or not belonging to a particular group or place.

Similar spelling words for ALIEN

Plural form of ALIEN is ALIENS

Conjugate verb Alien

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be aliening
you would be aliening
he/she/it would be aliening
we would be aliening
they would be aliening

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have alien
you would have alien
he/she/it would have alien
we would have alien
they would have alien

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been aliening
you would have been aliening
he/she/it would have been aliening
we would have been aliening
they would have been aliening

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be aliening
you will be aliening
he/she/it will be aliening
we will be aliening
they will be aliening

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been aliening
you will have been aliening
he/she/it will have been aliening
we will have been aliening
they will have been aliening

IMPERATIVE

you alien
we let´s alien

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to alien

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was aliening
you were aliening
he/she/it was aliening
we were aliening
they were aliening

PAST PARTICIPLE

aliened

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been aliening
you had been aliening
he/she/it had been aliening
we had been aliening
they had been aliening

PRESENT

I alien
you alien
he/she/it aliens
we alien
they alien

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am aliening
you are aliening
he/she/it is aliening
we are aliening
they are aliening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

aliening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have aliened
you have aliened
he/she/it has aliened
we have aliened
they have aliened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been aliening
you have been aliening
he/she/it has been aliening
we have been aliening
they have been aliening

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