How Do You Spell PROCRASTINATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹəkɹˈastɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Procrastinate is spelled with the letters P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-E. The first letter, /p/, is a voiceless bilabial plosive. The /r/ sound is a voiced alveolar approximant, while the /o/ sound is a mid-back rounded vowel. The /k/ is a voiceless velar plosive and the /r/ is again a voiced alveolar approximant. The /a/ is an open front unrounded vowel, and the /s/ is a voiceless alveolar fricative. The /t/ is a voiceless alveolar plosive and the /i/ is a high front unrounded vowel. The /n/ is a voiced alveolar nasal, and the /a/ is again an open front unrounded vowel. Finally, the /t/ and /e/ are both

PROCRASTINATE Meaning and Definition

1. Procrastinate is a verb that refers to the act of delaying or postponing an action or task, especially one that requires immediate attention or completion. When someone procrastinates, they intentionally put off doing something, often indulging in more pleasurable or less demanding activities instead. This behavior can arise from various reasons, such as a lack of motivation, fear of failure, or simply a tendency to prioritize short-term gratification over long-term commitments.

   Procrastination is characterized by a failure to engage in productive activities, leading to wasted time and increased stress as deadlines approach. It can negatively impact personal and professional life, resulting in missed opportunities, compromised performance, and a decline in overall efficiency. Individuals who procrastinate might experience guilt, frustration, and a sense of self-disappointment due to their inability to meet obligations or reach their potential.

   While occasional delays or breaks can be necessary and beneficial, procrastination typically involves habitual and excessive postponement of essential tasks. Recognizing and overcoming procrastination often requires self-discipline, effective time management, and the development of better motivation strategies. Breaking down complex goals into smaller, manageable tasks and setting realistic deadlines can help combat the tendency to procrastinate.

   In summary, procrastination is the act of purposefully delaying or postponing tasks, which can lead to negative consequences and hinder personal and professional advancement.

2. To put off till to-morrow, or to a future time; to defer; to delay.

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

Top Common Misspellings for PROCRASTINATE *

• procastinate 33.3333333%
• procrasinate 23.076923%
• procratinate 20.5128205%
• procrastanate 10.2564102%
• procasinate 5.1282051%
• prosrastinate 5.1282051%
• procrastanater 2.5641025%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PROCRASTINATE

• procrastinater
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• procastinated
• procrasinated
• Procrastinant

Etymology of PROCRASTINATE

The word "procrastinate" has its roots in Latin. It derived from the combination of the preposition "pro" meaning "forward" or "in favor of" and the verb "crastinus" meaning "of tomorrow". In simple terms, "procrastinate" originally meant to defer or delay an action until the next day. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass any act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions.

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Conjugate verb Procrastinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have procrastinated

you would have procrastinated

he/she/it would have procrastinated

we would have procrastinated

they would have procrastinated

I would have procrastinate

you would have procrastinate

he/she/it would have procrastinate

we would have procrastinate

they would have procrastinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been procrastinating

you would have been procrastinating

he/she/it would have been procrastinating

we would have been procrastinating

they would have been procrastinating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would procrastinate

you would procrastinate

he/she/it would procrastinate

we would procrastinate

they would procrastinate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be procrastinating

you would be procrastinating

he/she/it would be procrastinating

we would be procrastinating

they would be procrastinating

FUTURE

I will procrastinate

you will procrastinate

he/she/it will procrastinate

we will procrastinate

they will procrastinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be procrastinating

you will be procrastinating

he/she/it will be procrastinating

we will be procrastinating

they will be procrastinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have procrastinated

you will have procrastinated

he/she/it will have procrastinated

we will have procrastinated

they will have procrastinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been procrastinating

you will have been procrastinating

he/she/it will have been procrastinating

we will have been procrastinating

they will have been procrastinating

IMPERATIVE

you procrastinate

we let´s procrastinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to procrastinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was procrastinating

you were procrastinating

he/she/it was procrastinating

we were procrastinating

they were procrastinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

procrastinated

PAST PERFECT

I had procrastinated

you had procrastinated

he/she/it had procrastinated

we had procrastinated

they had procrastinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been procrastinating

you had been procrastinating

he/she/it had been procrastinating

we had been procrastinating

they had been procrastinating

PRESENT

I procrastinate

you procrastinate

he/she/it procrastinates

we procrastinate

they procrastinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am procrastinating

you are procrastinating

he/she/it is procrastinating

we are procrastinating

they are procrastinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

procrastinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have procrastinated

you have procrastinated

he/she/it has procrastinated

we have procrastinated

they have procrastinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been procrastinating

you have been procrastinating

he/she/it has been procrastinating

we have been procrastinating

they have been procrastinating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it procrastinate

SIMPLE PAST

I procrastinated

you procrastinated

he/she/it procrastinated

we procrastinated

they procrastinated