How Do You Spell VERMICULATE?

Pronunciation: [vɜːmˈɪkjʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Vermiculate (/vɜːrmɪkjʊleɪt/) is an unusual word that refers to something that is worm-like or has a worm-like pattern. The word originates from the Latin "vermiculus" meaning "little worm". Its spelling can be challenging, as it contains several syllables and irregular vowel sounds. The "er" sound is represented by the letter "e", and the "i" sound by the combination of "mi". The ending of the word follows the "-ate" suffix, which is used to form verbs from adjectives or nouns.

VERMICULATE Meaning and Definition

1. Vermiculate is an adjective that describes something as having a worm-like appearance or characteristic. The term originates from the Latin word "vermiculus," which means worm. When used to describe objects or patterns, vermiculate typically refers to the presence of intricate lines, curves, or markings that resemble the coiled or meandering shape of a worm.

   In a decorative context, vermiculate implies the presence of wavy or convoluted patterns that add an ornamental or artistic appeal. For example, vermiculate designs can be found in architectural details, such as moldings, carved wooden panels, or metalwork. When applied to art forms like ceramics or glass, vermiculate may refer to specific decorative techniques that create worm-like patterns on the surface of the material.

   In natural sciences, vermiculate can describe certain geological formations or specimens. For instance, vermiculate minerals or rock formations may exhibit a textured appearance, resembling the shape of worms. Similarly, certain types of plant growth patterns or animal structures can be described as vermiculate due to their curving or coiling features.

   Overall, the term vermiculate highlights the characteristic presence of worm-like coils, curves, or patterns, either as an inherent quality or as the result of a specific technique or formation.

2. To inlay in a manner to resemble the motions or the tracks of worms.

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

Common Misspellings for VERMICULATE

• cermiculate
• bermiculate
• germiculate
• fermiculate
• vwrmiculate
• vsrmiculate
• vdrmiculate
• vrrmiculate
• v4rmiculate
• v3rmiculate
• veemiculate
• vedmiculate
• vefmiculate
• vetmiculate
• ve5miculate
• ve4miculate
• verniculate
• verkiculate
• verjiculate

Etymology of VERMICULATE

The word vermiculate comes from the Latin word vermiculatus, which is the past participle of vermiculare meaning to crawl like a worm or to breed worms. It is derived from the Latin word vermis meaning worm. The term became anglicized in the late 17th century to form the word vermiculate meaning to mark or decorate with wavy or wiggly lines resembling the tracks of worms.

Similar spelling words for VERMICULATE

• vermiculated,
• vermicide,
• vermicelli,
• vermicular,
• vermiculation.

Conjugate verb Vermiculate

CONDITIONAL

I would vermiculate

you would vermiculate

he/she/it would vermiculate

we would vermiculate

they would vermiculate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vermiculating

you would be vermiculating

he/she/it would be vermiculating

we would be vermiculating

they would be vermiculating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vermiculate

you would have vermiculate

he/she/it would have vermiculate

we would have vermiculate

they would have vermiculate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been vermiculating

you would have been vermiculating

he/she/it would have been vermiculating

we would have been vermiculating

they would have been vermiculating

FUTURE

I will vermiculate

you will vermiculate

he/she/it will vermiculate

we will vermiculate

they will vermiculate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vermiculating

you will be vermiculating

he/she/it will be vermiculating

we will be vermiculating

they will be vermiculating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vermiculated

you will have vermiculated

he/she/it will have vermiculated

we will have vermiculated

they will have vermiculated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vermiculating

you will have been vermiculating

he/she/it will have been vermiculating

we will have been vermiculating

they will have been vermiculating

IMPERATIVE

you vermiculate

we let´s vermiculate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vermiculate

PAST

I vermiculated

you vermiculated

he/she/it vermiculated

we vermiculated

they vermiculated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vermiculating

you were vermiculating

he/she/it was vermiculating

we were vermiculating

they were vermiculating

PAST PARTICIPLE

vermiculated

PAST PERFECT

I had vermiculated

you had vermiculated

he/she/it had vermiculated

we had vermiculated

they had vermiculated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vermiculating

you had been vermiculating

he/she/it had been vermiculating

we had been vermiculating

they had been vermiculating

PRESENT

I vermiculate

you vermiculate

he/she/it vermiculates

we vermiculate

they vermiculate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vermiculating

you are vermiculating

he/she/it is vermiculating

we are vermiculating

they are vermiculating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vermiculating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vermiculated

you have vermiculated

he/she/it has vermiculated

we have vermiculated

they have vermiculated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vermiculating

you have been vermiculating

he/she/it has been vermiculating

we have been vermiculating

they have been vermiculating