How Do You Spell MULTICIPITAL?

Pronunciation: [mˌʌltɪsˈɪpɪtə͡l] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "multicipital" is often a source of confusion. The word is pronounced /mʌltɪˈsɪpɪtəl/. The initial "mul-" root means many, while the "-cipient" suffix denotes a receiving action or capacity. The middle "ci-" root means "of a head" (from caput, meaning head in Latin). Finally, the "-al" suffix indicates the resulting adjective of the noun. Therefore, the word means having many heads or origins. Its correct spelling is essential for clear communication, especially in academic and technical work.

MULTICIPITAL Meaning and Definition

  1. Many-headed.

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

Common Misspellings for MULTICIPITAL

  • nulticipital
  • kulticipital
  • julticipital
  • mylticipital
  • mhlticipital
  • mjlticipital
  • milticipital
  • m8lticipital
  • m7lticipital
  • mukticipital
  • mupticipital
  • muoticipital
  • mulricipital
  • mulficipital
  • mulgicipital
  • mulyicipital
  • mul6icipital
  • mul5icipital
  • multucipital
  • multjcipital

Etymology of MULTICIPITAL

The word multicipital is formed from two Latin roots: multi- meaning many and caput meaning head. In Latin, caput can also refer to the beginning or source of something. With the addition of the suffix -al, which indicates relating to, the word multicipital is formed. Therefore, etymologically, multicipital means relating to many heads or sources.

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