How Do You Spell VITIATE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪʃɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "vitiate" is quite unique, and can be explained phonetically with the IPA transcription /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/. The "v" sound at the beginning is followed by the short "i" sound, represented by the symbol "ɪ." The "sh" sound is represented by "ʃ," and the long "i" sound is represented by "i," followed by "eɪ" representing the "ay" sound. This complex spelling may be difficult to remember, but once mastered, the correct pronunciation of "vitiate" will come easily.

VITIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Vitiate, a verb, refers to the act of impairing the quality, effectiveness, or success of something, thereby rendering it defective, weakened, or invalidated. It involves corrupting or spoiling the genuine nature or value of an object, idea, process, outcome, or condition. When something is vitiated, it becomes less potent, substantial, or reliable, often as a result of external influence, unfavorable circumstances, or inherent flaws.

   The term "vitiate" has broader applications encompassing various contexts. In legal matters, it refers to invalidating or nullifying a legal document, contract, or agreement. This could arise from factors such as fraud, misrepresentation, coercion, or mistakes. In ethical considerations, vitiate implies the degradation or contamination of moral principles, values, or intentions, leading to questionable or undesirable outcomes. The term is also relevant in discussions about intentions or actions that undermine the integrity or moral standing of an individual, corrupting their character or virtue.

   Furthermore, "vitiate" can be used to describe the impairment or negation of the intended positive effects or benefits of an action, treatment, or remedy. It suggests that a particular measure or process fails to achieve its desired outcome due to inherent flaws, external influences, or unintended consequences. Overall, "vitiate" signifies the act of degrading, impairing, or negating the quality, efficacy, or legitimacy of something, representing a reduction in its value, effectiveness, or integrity.

2. To make less pure or perfect; to taint; to spoil.

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

Common Misspellings for VITIATE

• visite
• imitiate
• viate
• vitiam
• vilate
• visiage
• voliate
• viloate
• vitiole
• vitial
• vittae
• viriaty
• vitrate
• pitidae
• vitiae
• vitise
• editiate
• hiniate
• sijiate
• viciatee
• Vyciate
• Vikiate
• Vittata
• vittale
• vitiaa
• Viteayi
• Vitisee
• Vizirte
• Mimiete
• Viginate
• Vittame
• Vititite
• Diteate
• Vitita
• Viciatey
• Nibiote
• Ditinate
• ditiame
• Viktimat

Etymology of VITIATE

The word vitiate comes from the Latin word vitiare, which means to make faulty or imperfect. It is derived from the word vitium, which means fault or defect.

Similar spelling word for VITIATE

• vittetoe.

Conjugate verb Vitiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vitiated

you would have vitiated

he/she/it would have vitiated

we would have vitiated

they would have vitiated

I would have vitiate

you would have vitiate

he/she/it would have vitiate

we would have vitiate

they would have vitiate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been vitiating

you would have been vitiating

he/she/it would have been vitiating

we would have been vitiating

they would have been vitiating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would vitiate

you would vitiate

he/she/it would vitiate

we would vitiate

they would vitiate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be vitiating

you would be vitiating

he/she/it would be vitiating

we would be vitiating

they would be vitiating

FUTURE

I will vitiate

you will vitiate

he/she/it will vitiate

we will vitiate

they will vitiate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vitiating

you will be vitiating

he/she/it will be vitiating

we will be vitiating

they will be vitiating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vitiated

you will have vitiated

he/she/it will have vitiated

we will have vitiated

they will have vitiated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vitiating

you will have been vitiating

he/she/it will have been vitiating

we will have been vitiating

they will have been vitiating

IMPERATIVE

you vitiate

we let´s vitiate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vitiate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vitiating

you were vitiating

he/she/it was vitiating

we were vitiating

they were vitiating

PAST PARTICIPLE

vitiated

PAST PERFECT

I had vitiated

you had vitiated

he/she/it had vitiated

we had vitiated

they had vitiated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vitiating

you had been vitiating

he/she/it had been vitiating

we had been vitiating

they had been vitiating

PRESENT

I vitiate

you vitiate

he/she/it vitiates

we vitiate

they vitiate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vitiating

you are vitiating

he/she/it is vitiating

we are vitiating

they are vitiating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vitiating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vitiated

you have vitiated

he/she/it has vitiated

we have vitiated

they have vitiated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vitiating

you have been vitiating

he/she/it has been vitiating

we have been vitiating

they have been vitiating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vitiate

SIMPLE PAST

I vitiated

you vitiated

he/she/it vitiated

we vitiated

they vitiated