How Do You Spell GEMMATE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛme͡ɪt] (IPA)

Gemmate is spelled with a hard "g" sound and a long "a" sound, followed by a double "m" and a short "a" sound. It is pronounced as ˈdʒɛmeɪt in IPA phonetic transcription. Gemmate means to produce buds, and it is often used in botany to describe the formation of new buds on a plant. The spelling of the word reflects the Latin origin of the term, which comes from the verb "gemma" meaning "bud." Gemmate is not a commonly used word in everyday language but is predominantly used in technical or scientific contexts.

GEMMATE Meaning and Definition

1. Gemmate, as a verb, refers to the process of budding or producing new buds, particularly in plants. This botanical term is derived from the Latin word "gemma," which means bud. Gemmation is a common method of asexual reproduction in plants, where new growths, called buds or gemmules, form on the parent plant and eventually develop into independent individuals.

   In gemmation, a bud appears as a small projection and gradually enlarges. It remains attached to the parent plant until it has developed its own root system and is capable of sustaining itself. Gemmation is prevalent in many plants, including mosses, ferns, and angiosperms.

   The process of gemmation is crucial for the survival and expansion of various plant species. It allows them to efficiently propagate and colonize new areas. Furthermore, gemmation often occurs in response to favorable conditions, such as increased moisture, temperature, or nutrient availability. It is a way for plants to adapt and ensure the continuity of their species.

   In a broader context, the term "gemmate" can also function as an adjective, referring to something that has buds or bud-like structures. For instance, gemmate leaves are those that are in the stage of budding or have small bud-like projections. The adjective can be used to describe various organisms, including plants, fungi, and even certain animals that reproduce through budding.

2. In bot., having buds.

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

Common Misspellings for GEMMATE

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Etymology of GEMMATE

The word "gemmate" has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "gemma", which means "gem" or "precious stone". In Latin, the suffix "-atus" is added to verbs to form the past participle. Therefore, "gemma" transforms into "gemmatus", meaning "to be set with gems" or "adorned with gems". Over time, this Latin term was adopted into English, giving rise to "gemmate", which refers to something that is adorned or decorated with gems.

Conjugate verb Gemmate

CONDITIONAL

I would gemmate

you would gemmate

he/she/it would gemmate

we would gemmate

they would gemmate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gemmating

you would be gemmating

he/she/it would be gemmating

we would be gemmating

they would be gemmating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gemmate

you would have gemmate

he/she/it would have gemmate

we would have gemmate

they would have gemmate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gemmating

you would have been gemmating

he/she/it would have been gemmating

we would have been gemmating

they would have been gemmating

FUTURE

I will gemmate

you will gemmate

he/she/it will gemmate

we will gemmate

they will gemmate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gemmating

you will be gemmating

he/she/it will be gemmating

we will be gemmating

they will be gemmating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gemmated

you will have gemmated

he/she/it will have gemmated

we will have gemmated

they will have gemmated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gemmating

you will have been gemmating

he/she/it will have been gemmating

we will have been gemmating

they will have been gemmating

IMPERATIVE

you gemmate

we let´s gemmate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gemmate

PAST

I gemmated

you gemmated

he/she/it gemmated

we gemmated

they gemmated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gemmating

you were gemmating

he/she/it was gemmating

we were gemmating

they were gemmating

PAST PARTICIPLE

gemmated

PAST PERFECT

I had gemmated

you had gemmated

he/she/it had gemmated

we had gemmated

they had gemmated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gemmating

you had been gemmating

he/she/it had been gemmating

we had been gemmating

they had been gemmating

PRESENT

I gemmate

you gemmate

he/she/it gemmates

we gemmate

they gemmate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gemmating

you are gemmating

he/she/it is gemmating

we are gemmating

they are gemmating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gemmating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gemmated

you have gemmated

he/she/it has gemmated

we have gemmated

they have gemmated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gemmating

you have been gemmating

he/she/it has been gemmating

we have been gemmating

they have been gemmating