How Do You Spell VESICATE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛsɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The verb "vesicate" is spelled with a "c" after "vesi" because it stems from the Latin word "vesica," meaning "bladder" or "blister." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈvɛsɪkeɪt/. The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced with a short "i" sound (like "sit"). The "c" is pronounced like the "k" sound. Overall, the word refers to the formation of blisters or sacs, often caused by a medical condition or injury.

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VESICATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Vesicate is a verb that primarily refers to the action or process of causing blisters or blistering on the skin or other surfaces. It is derived from the Latin word "vesica," which means blister or blistering. When something vesicates, it typically involves the formation of small, fluid-filled sacs or blisters on the affected area.

    In a medical context, vesicate often relates to conditions or treatments that result in blister formation. For instance, certain diseases or infections can vesicate the skin, causing painful or itchy blisters. Additionally, certain medications or treatments, such as chemical peels or topical treatments for skin diseases, may intentionally vesicate the skin to achieve specific therapeutic effects.

    Beyond medical usage, vesicate can be employed metaphorically to describe situations or actions that cause intense irritation, discomfort, or emotional distress. In these instances, vesicating refers to actions or events that figuratively "blister" or "burn" a person emotionally or mentally.

    Vesicate is a somewhat technical term that is typically used in more specialized or formal contexts, particularly within the medical field. It encompasses the idea of blistering or blister formation, whether it relates to physical conditions or metaphorical experiences.

  2. To blister.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To blister; to raise blisters on.

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

Common Misspellings for VESICATE

  • cesicate
  • besicate
  • gesicate
  • fesicate
  • vwsicate
  • vssicate
  • vdsicate
  • vrsicate
  • v4sicate
  • v3sicate
  • veaicate
  • vezicate
  • vexicate
  • vedicate
  • veeicate
  • vewicate
  • vesucate
  • vesjcate
  • veskcate

Etymology of VESICATE

The word "vesicate" is derived from the Latin word "vesicatus", which is the past participle of the verb "vesicāre". The Latin word "vesicāre" means "to blister" or "to cause blisters". It is derived from "vesica", which means "bladder" or "blister". Ultimately, the term can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*wes-" meaning "to blow" or "to swell".

Similar spelling words for VESICATE

Conjugate verb Vesicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you vesicate
we let´s vesicate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vesicate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vesicating
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PAST PARTICIPLE

vesicated

PAST PERFECT

I had vesicated
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vesicating
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PRESENT

I vesicate
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vesicating
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vesicating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vesicated
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vesicating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vesicate

SIMPLE PAST

I vesicated
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