masticated
|mas-ti-ca-ted|
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/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
(masticate)
chew
Etymology
Etymology Information
'masticate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'masticare', where 'mastic-' meant 'to chew'.
Historical Evolution
'masticare' transformed into the French word 'mastiquer', and eventually became the modern English word 'masticate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to chew', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'masticate'.
He masticated the food thoroughly before swallowing.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35