How Do You Spell EXPECTORATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛktəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Expectorate, spelled as /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/, is a verb that refers to the act of coughing up and expelling mucus or phlegm from the throat, lungs or respiratory tract. The word has its roots in the Latin word "expectorare" which means to "expel from the chest". It is pronounced as "ik-spek-tuh-reyt" and can be used in medical contexts. It is important to note the correct spelling of expectorate as it can be easily confused with other similar-sounding words.

EXPECTORATE Meaning and Definition

1. Expectorate is a verb that refers to the act of expelling or ejecting mucus, saliva, or other matter from the throat or respiratory tract, typically by coughing or spitting. This term is commonly used in the context of clearing the airways and getting rid of excess phlegm or respiratory secretions.

   When a person has a respiratory infection or a condition such as bronchitis or a common cold, their body may produce an excess amount of mucus. Expectoration is the process by which this excessive mucus is eliminated from the respiratory system. It is a natural reflex that helps to clear the air passages, allowing for easier breathing.

   Expectorating is often accompanied by a forceful coughing action or spitting. It involves a deliberate expulsion of the accumulated mucus or phlegm through the mouth. The expelled mucus might be thick, sticky, or discolored due to the presence of infectious agents, irritants, or pollutants in the respiratory system.

   Medical professionals may encourage patients to drink plenty of fluids and use expectorant medications to facilitate the expectoration process. These medications work by thinning the mucus, making it easier to cough up and expel.

   Overall, expectorate is a term used to describe the vital process of clearing the airways by expelling mucus or saliva through coughing or spitting, aiding in the relief of congestion and respiratory discomfort.

2. To eject matter from the air-passages or lungs by coughing and spitting; to cough up.

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

Common Misspellings for EXPECTORATE

• wxpectorate
• sxpectorate
• dxpectorate
• rxpectorate
• 4xpectorate
• 3xpectorate
• ezpectorate
• ecpectorate
• edpectorate
• espectorate
• exoectorate
• expextorate
• expecdtorate
• expectorater
• expetorate
• expectorrate
• expectorite
• exspecterate
• expecterrate
• exseptorate

Etymology of EXPECTORATE

The word expectorate has its origin in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word expectorare, which is a combination of ex (meaning out) and pector (meaning chest). Therefore, expectorate literally means to expel from the chest.

Similar spelling words for EXPECTORATE

• expectancy,
• expectant,
• expectantly,
• expected value,
• Expectoratio,
• expectorator,
• expectedness,
• expectorant,
• expectable,
• expected,
• expectation,
• expectoration.

Conjugate verb Expectorate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have expectorated

you would have expectorated

he/she/it would have expectorated

we would have expectorated

they would have expectorated

I would have expectorate

you would have expectorate

he/she/it would have expectorate

we would have expectorate

they would have expectorate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been expectorating

you would have been expectorating

he/she/it would have been expectorating

we would have been expectorating

they would have been expectorating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would expectorate

you would expectorate

he/she/it would expectorate

we would expectorate

they would expectorate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be expectorating

you would be expectorating

he/she/it would be expectorating

we would be expectorating

they would be expectorating

FUTURE

I will expectorate

you will expectorate

he/she/it will expectorate

we will expectorate

they will expectorate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be expectorating

you will be expectorating

he/she/it will be expectorating

we will be expectorating

they will be expectorating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expectorated

you will have expectorated

he/she/it will have expectorated

we will have expectorated

they will have expectorated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been expectorating

you will have been expectorating

he/she/it will have been expectorating

we will have been expectorating

they will have been expectorating

IMPERATIVE

you expectorate

we let´s expectorate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to expectorate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was expectorating

you were expectorating

he/she/it was expectorating

we were expectorating

they were expectorating

PAST PARTICIPLE

expectorated

PAST PERFECT

I had expectorated

you had expectorated

he/she/it had expectorated

we had expectorated

they had expectorated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been expectorating

you had been expectorating

he/she/it had been expectorating

we had been expectorating

they had been expectorating

PRESENT

I expectorate

you expectorate

he/she/it expectorates

we expectorate

they expectorate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am expectorating

you are expectorating

he/she/it is expectorating

we are expectorating

they are expectorating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

expectorating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expectorated

you have expectorated

he/she/it has expectorated

we have expectorated

they have expectorated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been expectorating

you have been expectorating

he/she/it has been expectorating

we have been expectorating

they have been expectorating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it expectorate

SIMPLE PAST

I expectorated

you expectorated

he/she/it expectorated

we expectorated

they expectorated