How Do You Spell INEBRIATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈiːbɹɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "inebriate" is spelled as /ɪˈnɛbriət/, with the stress on the second syllable. The initial "i" is pronounced as a short, lax vowel sound, while the "e" at the end of the word is silent. The "b" and "r" sounds are both pronounced, as well as the final "t" sound. This word comes from the Latin "inebriare," which means "to make drunk," and is often used to describe someone who is intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

INEBRIATE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "inebriate" is a verb that refers to the act of becoming intoxicated or drunk, typically through the consumption of alcohol or other mind-altering substances. Inebriation involves the alteration of one's mental and physical state, resulting in a loss of control and impaired judgment.

    The process of inebriation occurs when alcohol or other substances enter the bloodstream and affect the central nervous system. The effects can vary depending on the amount consumed, individual tolerance, and the specific substance involved. Common signs of inebriation include slurred speech, unsteady or clumsy movements, impaired coordination, altered perception of reality, and an overall diminished ability to think, reason, or make rational decisions.

    Inebriation can lead to various short-term and long-term consequences, both physical and psychological. In the short term, it may result in impaired memory, blackouts, nausea, and a higher risk of accidents or injuries. Prolonged or excessive inebriation can lead to addiction, liver damage, cardiovascular problems, cognitive impairments, and other serious health issues.

    Beyond the context of alcohol and substance abuse, the term "inebriate" can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of intense excitement, enthusiasm, or spiritual ecstasy. In this sense, it signifies a state of being deeply moved or inspired by a particular experience or event.

    In summary, "inebriate" refers primarily to the act of becoming intoxicated or drunk, but can also have metaphorical connotations of immense enthusiasm or spiritual ecstasy.

  2. To make drunk; to disorder the senses; to intoxicate.

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

Common Misspellings for INEBRIATE

Etymology of INEBRIATE

The word inebriate traces its etymology back to the Latin term inebriatus (past participle of inebriare), which means to make drunk or to intoxicate. The Latin word itself is derived from the prefix in- (meaning into or on) and ebrius (meaning drunk). This combination conveys the idea of being influenced or under the influence of alcohol. The term later entered Middle English as inebriat before eventually evolving into its current form, inebriate.

Similar spelling words for INEBRIATE

Plural form of INEBRIATE is INEBRIATES

Conjugate verb Inebriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inebriated
you would have inebriated
he/she/it would have inebriated
we would have inebriated
they would have inebriated
I would have inebriate
you would have inebriate
he/she/it would have inebriate
we would have inebriate
they would have inebriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you inebriate
we let´s inebriate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to inebriate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

inebriated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I inebriate
you inebriate
he/she/it inebriates
we inebriate
they inebriate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inebriating

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it inebriate

SIMPLE PAST

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

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