How Do You Spell FECUNDATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛkəndˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "fecundate" is often confused with "fertilize" due to their similar meanings. However, the pronunciation and spelling differ. The IPA phonetic transcription for "fecundate" is /ˈfɛkənˌdeɪt/, with stress on the second syllable. It is important to note the presence of the "c" sound between the "k" and "d" sounds. This word means "to make fertile or to impregnate" and can be used in the context of botany, zoology, or even figuratively in human relationships.

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FECUNDATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Fecundate is a transitive verb that refers to the act of fertilizing, impregnating, or making fruitful. Derived from the Latin word "fecundus," meaning fertile or fruitful, fecundate is predominantly used in biology and botany contexts to describe the process by which a male organism (typically a sperm) contributes genetic material to the female counterpart (typically an egg) for the purpose of reproduction. This process leads to the creation of new life, whether it be in plants, animals, or humans.

    In the field of botany, fecundation specifically involves the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ, known as the stamen, to the female reproductive organ, known as the pistil. The process occurs through various mechanisms, such as wind, insects, or self-pollination, ultimately resulting in the fusion of male and female gametes.

    In a broader sense, fecundate can also describe the act of making something productive, fruitful, or intellectually stimulating. For example, in the arts or literature, an idea or concept may be said to fecundate creativity, igniting a burst of inspiration or generating new and compelling works.

    Overall, fecundate encapsulates the concept of fertilization and the subsequent facilitation of growth, whether it be in the realm of reproduction, agriculture, or creative expression.

  2. To impregnate, to fertilize.

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

  3. To make fruitful.

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

Common Misspellings for FECUNDATE

Etymology of FECUNDATE

The word "fecundate" derives from the Latin verb "fecundare", which means "to make fruitful" or "to impregnate". It is formed from the Latin root "fecundus", which means "fruitful", "fertile", or "productive". The term was first introduced into English from Latin in the 17th century and is primarily used in the biological or scientific sense to describe the process of fertilization or reproduction.

Similar spelling words for FECUNDATE

Conjugate verb Fecundate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fecundated
you would have fecundated
he/she/it would have fecundated
we would have fecundated
they would have fecundated
I would have fecundate
you would have fecundate
he/she/it would have fecundate
we would have fecundate
they would have fecundate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fecundating
you would have been fecundating
he/she/it would have been fecundating
we would have been fecundating
they would have been fecundating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fecundate
you would fecundate
he/she/it would fecundate
we would fecundate
they would fecundate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fecundating
you would be fecundating
he/she/it would be fecundating
we would be fecundating
they would be fecundating

FUTURE

I will fecundate
you will fecundate
he/she/it will fecundate
we will fecundate
they will fecundate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fecundating
you will be fecundating
he/she/it will be fecundating
we will be fecundating
they will be fecundating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fecundated
you will have fecundated
he/she/it will have fecundated
we will have fecundated
they will have fecundated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fecundating
you will have been fecundating
he/she/it will have been fecundating
we will have been fecundating
they will have been fecundating

IMPERATIVE

you fecundate
we let´s fecundate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fecundate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fecundating
you were fecundating
he/she/it was fecundating
we were fecundating
they were fecundating

PAST PARTICIPLE

fecundated

PAST PERFECT

I had fecundated
you had fecundated
he/she/it had fecundated
we had fecundated
they had fecundated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fecundating
you had been fecundating
he/she/it had been fecundating
we had been fecundating
they had been fecundating

PRESENT

I fecundate
you fecundate
he/she/it fecundates
we fecundate
they fecundate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fecundating
you are fecundating
he/she/it is fecundating
we are fecundating
they are fecundating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fecundating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fecundated
you have fecundated
he/she/it has fecundated
we have fecundated
they have fecundated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fecundating
you have been fecundating
he/she/it has been fecundating
we have been fecundating
they have been fecundating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fecundate

SIMPLE PAST

I fecundated
you fecundated
he/she/it fecundated
we fecundated
they fecundated

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