How Do You Spell ALTERCATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒltəkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "altercate" can be confusing. The IPA phonetic transcription can help to explain it. The phonemes are [ɔːl-tə-kāt]. The first syllable sounds like "all," the second syllable has a short "uh" sound, and the final syllable rhymes with "late." The "c" in the middle can be tricky since it can make two different sounds, depending on the word's origin. It can sound like "k" in words that come from Latin or Greek or like "s" in words of French origin.

ALTERCATE Meaning and Definition

1. Altercate is a verb that refers to engaging in a vehement argument or dispute, usually with the intention of proving one's point forcefully or expressing strong disagreement. Also known as quarrelling or arguing, it involves a verbal confrontation characterized by heated exchanges and a high level of emotional involvement between two or more individuals. When people altercate, they often present contrasting opinions, perspectives, or beliefs, leading to intense verbal clashes that may become personal attacks.

   The act of altercating typically includes raised voices, interruptions, and an exchange of sharp or sarcastic remarks. The main purpose is to engage in a battle of words with the objective of convincingly proving one's stance or defending one's position. Altercating can occur in different settings such as personal relationships, professional environments, or public forums. It may take the form of a heated debate, a quarrel, or a verbal confrontation where each party aims to assert dominance or superiority over the other.

   It is important to note that altercating often stems from disagreement and differing points of view. While some individuals may engage in altercations constructively to resolve conflicts, it can also lead to animosity and further deterioration of relationships and understanding. Therefore, it is important to approach altercations with respect and open-mindedness, seeking resolution rather than engaging in purely aggressive or hostile behavior.

2. To contend in words; to wrangle.

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

Common Misspellings for ALTERCATE

• zltercate
• sltercate
• wltercate
• qltercate
• aktercate
• aptercate
• aotercate
• alrercate
• alfercate
• algercate
• alyercate
• al6ercate
• al5ercate
• altwrcate
• altsrcate
• altdrcate
• altrrcate
• alt4rcate
• alt3rcate

Etymology of ALTERCATE

The word "altercate" has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin verb "altercari", which means "to dispute" or "to quarrel". The Latin verb "altercari" itself is a combination of "alter", meaning "other" or "another", and "carus", meaning "dear" or "beloved". Therefore, the word "altercate" can be seen as an intense interaction or argument between individuals who were once close or dear to one another.

Similar spelling words for ALTERCATE

• alliterative,
• alternating,
• alternative,
• alternately,
• alter ego,
• alternate,
• alderete,
• altercation,
• aletris,
• alternation,
• aleatory,
• alliterator,
• alteration,
• altier,
• alliteration,
• altieri,
• alatorre,
• alterative,
• altered,
• Alteri,
• aliterate,
• alliterate,
• alternator,
• alterable.

Conjugate verb Altercate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have altercated

you would have altercated

he/she/it would have altercated

we would have altercated

they would have altercated

I would have altercate

you would have altercate

he/she/it would have altercate

we would have altercate

they would have altercate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been altercating

you would have been altercating

he/she/it would have been altercating

we would have been altercating

they would have been altercating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would altercate

you would altercate

he/she/it would altercate

we would altercate

they would altercate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be altercating

you would be altercating

he/she/it would be altercating

we would be altercating

they would be altercating

FUTURE

I will altercate

you will altercate

he/she/it will altercate

we will altercate

they will altercate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be altercating

you will be altercating

he/she/it will be altercating

we will be altercating

they will be altercating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have altercated

you will have altercated

he/she/it will have altercated

we will have altercated

they will have altercated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been altercating

you will have been altercating

he/she/it will have been altercating

we will have been altercating

they will have been altercating

IMPERATIVE

you altercate

we let´s altercate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to altercate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was altercating

you were altercating

he/she/it was altercating

we were altercating

they were altercating

PAST PARTICIPLE

altercated

PAST PERFECT

I had altercated

you had altercated

he/she/it had altercated

we had altercated

they had altercated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been altercating

you had been altercating

he/she/it had been altercating

we had been altercating

they had been altercating

PRESENT

I altercate

you altercate

he/she/it altercates

we altercate

they altercate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am altercating

you are altercating

he/she/it is altercating

we are altercating

they are altercating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

altercating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have altercated

you have altercated

he/she/it has altercated

we have altercated

they have altercated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been altercating

you have been altercating

he/she/it has been altercating

we have been altercating

they have been altercating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it altercate

SIMPLE PAST

I altercated

you altercated

he/she/it altercated

we altercated

they altercated