How Do You Spell INFIBULATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈɪbjʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "infibulate" is spelled with six letters that can be divided into three syllables: in-fi-bu-late. The first syllable is pronounced as /ɪn/, followed by the second syllable pronounced as /fɪ/. The third and fourth syllables are pronounced together, as /bjʊ/ and the final syllable is pronounced as /leɪt/. This word means to cut and sew the labia majora, leaving a small opening for urine and menstrual blood to pass through. Infibulation is a traditional genital mutilation practice that is prevalent in Africa and the Middle East.

INFIBULATE Meaning and Definition

1. Infibulate is a verb that typically refers to a surgical procedure known as female genital mutilation (FGM), specifically the practice of sewing or narrowing the vaginal opening. Although medical doctors in certain cultures may refer to this practice as female circumcision, infibulation is considered to be a severe form of female genital mutilation.

   The intention behind infibulation is to significantly restrict a woman's ability to engage in sexual intercourse without the consent or knowledge of her husband, family, or community. It is primarily practiced in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, often associated with cultural traditions and customs rooted in patriarchal social systems.

   The procedure of infibulation involves the removal of the clitoral hood, labia minora, and parts or all of the labia majora. The remaining portions of the labia majora are then stitched together, creating a narrow opening for urine and menstrual blood to pass through. This narrowing of the vaginal opening is intended to ensure that a woman remains "pure" and "chaste" until marriage.

   Infibulation is widely condemned by international organizations, including the United Nations and World Health Organization, as it violates human rights and poses serious physical and psychological health risks to women. The procedure can result in chronic pain, infections, complications during childbirth, and long-term psychological trauma. Numerous efforts have been made to abolish the practice and promote education and awareness about the grave consequences associated with it.

Etymology of INFIBULATE

The word "infibulate" is derived from the Latin word "infibulare", which can be broken down into two parts: "in" meaning "into" or "in" and "fibula" meaning "clasp" or "pin". In Latin, "fibula" referred to a brooch or clasp used for fastening clothing. Therefore, "infibulare" originally meant "to clasp or fasten with a pin". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to the ancient practice of female genital mutilation known as infibulation, where the female genitalia are closed or narrowed using stitches or other means.

Conjugate verb Infibulate

CONDITIONAL

I would infibulate

you would infibulate

he/she/it would infibulate

we would infibulate

they would infibulate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be infibulating

you would be infibulating

he/she/it would be infibulating

we would be infibulating

they would be infibulating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have infibulate

you would have infibulate

he/she/it would have infibulate

we would have infibulate

they would have infibulate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been infibulating

you would have been infibulating

he/she/it would have been infibulating

we would have been infibulating

they would have been infibulating

FUTURE

I will infibulate

you will infibulate

he/she/it will infibulate

we will infibulate

they will infibulate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be infibulating

you will be infibulating

he/she/it will be infibulating

we will be infibulating

they will be infibulating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have infibulated

you will have infibulated

he/she/it will have infibulated

we will have infibulated

they will have infibulated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been infibulating

you will have been infibulating

he/she/it will have been infibulating

we will have been infibulating

they will have been infibulating

IMPERATIVE

you infibulate

we let´s infibulate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to infibulate

PAST

I infibulated

you infibulated

he/she/it infibulated

we infibulated

they infibulated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was infibulating

you were infibulating

he/she/it was infibulating

we were infibulating

they were infibulating

PAST PARTICIPLE

infibulated

PAST PERFECT

I had infibulated

you had infibulated

he/she/it had infibulated

we had infibulated

they had infibulated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been infibulating

you had been infibulating

he/she/it had been infibulating

we had been infibulating

they had been infibulating

PRESENT

I infibulate

you infibulate

he/she/it infibulates

we infibulate

they infibulate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am infibulating

you are infibulating

he/she/it is infibulating

we are infibulating

they are infibulating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

infibulating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have infibulated

you have infibulated

he/she/it has infibulated

we have infibulated

they have infibulated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been infibulating

you have been infibulating

he/she/it has been infibulating

we have been infibulating

they have been infibulating