How Do You Spell INSOLATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnsəlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Insolate is a verb that means to expose to the sun's rays. The word is pronounced in-SOH-layt and is spelled with the letters "i-n-s-o-l-a-t-e." The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, while the second syllable has a long "o" sound followed by a stressed "a" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /ˈɪnsəleɪt/ or "IN-suh-layt." As with many English words, the spelling of insolate can be tricky, so it's helpful to check the dictionary for proper usage.

INSOLATE Meaning and Definition

1. Insolate is a verb that refers to the act of exposing or being exposed to sunlight or intense heat, particularly when referring to living organisms or objects. This term is often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of intentionally exposing something to the sun's rays or placing it in direct sunlight.

   When an object or living thing is insolated, it is typically done to achieve a specific purpose, such as encouraging the growth of plants by providing optimum sunlight exposure or drying an item by subjecting it to intense heat. For instance, gardeners may insolate their potted plants to ensure they receive enough sunlight for healthy growth, while scientists might insolate laboratory materials to sterilize them using sunlight's germicidal properties.

   The term "insolate" can also describe the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat on people or objects. For example, individuals who spend excessive time in direct sunlight without protection may experience the adverse effects of being insolated, such as sunburn or heat exhaustion. Additionally, objects left for long periods in direct sunlight may become faded, discolored, or even damaged due to being insolated. Thus, the concept of insolation encompasses both intentional exposure and the potential consequences that such exposure may bring.

   In summary, to insolate means to expose to sunlight or intense heat deliberately or inadvertently, involving the act of subjecting living organisms or objects to the sun's rays for specific purposes or to observe the consequences of such exposure.

2. • To expose to the sun's rays.

   • To dry in or expose to the rays of the sun.

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

Common Misspellings for INSOLATE

• unsolate
• jnsolate
• knsolate
• onsolate
• 9nsolate
• 8nsolate
• ibsolate
• imsolate
• ijsolate
• ihsolate
• inaolate
• inzolate
• inxolate
• indolate
• ineolate
• inwolate
• insilate
• insklate
• insllate
• insolkate

Etymology of INSOLATE

The word insolate is derived from the Latin word insolatus, which is a combination of in meaning in or into, and sol, meaning sun. Therefore, the literal translation of insolate would be to expose to the sun.

Similar spelling words for INSOLATE

• insolation,
• insolently,
• insolvent,
• inoculate,
• winslet,
• onecelled,
• unhouzzled,
• inosculate,
• insolent,
• ancylidae,
• INSULA,
• Insulated,
• Ancelote,
• Unsouled,
• unsold,
• unsoiled,
• unsalty,
• unswallowed,
• insulant,
• inoculator,
• insult,
• insolvable,
• inculcate,
• INSALUD,
• insulto,
• ancylite-(ce),
• ansaldo,
• unseeled,
• ANZLOD,
• Unusuality,
• Unsolid,
• unsullied,
• Inclan,
• calcio-ancylite,
• innoculate,
• winslett,
• insular,
• ANZLOT,
• anzaldua,
• inoculation,
• ensalada,
• ancylite,
• ancelotti,
• unsailed,
• ensouled,
• unassailed,
• insouled,
• insulate,
• Ensiled,
• in color,
• Auncelweight,
• Insulite,
• insoluble,
• insult(s),
• unsoeld,
• ensealed,
• Unicelled,
• inoculating,
• uniciliate,
• insulates,
• insolvency,
• insalata,
• Unhouseled,
• unsealed,
• winslade,
• insolite,
• inculpate,
• insole,
• insolence,
• inoculant,
• isolate.

Conjugate verb Insolate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have insolated

you would have insolated

he/she/it would have insolated

we would have insolated

they would have insolated

I would have insolate

you would have insolate

he/she/it would have insolate

we would have insolate

they would have insolate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been insolating

you would have been insolating

he/she/it would have been insolating

we would have been insolating

they would have been insolating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would insolate

you would insolate

he/she/it would insolate

we would insolate

they would insolate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be insolating

you would be insolating

he/she/it would be insolating

we would be insolating

they would be insolating

FUTURE

I will insolate

you will insolate

he/she/it will insolate

we will insolate

they will insolate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be insolating

you will be insolating

he/she/it will be insolating

we will be insolating

they will be insolating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have insolated

you will have insolated

he/she/it will have insolated

we will have insolated

they will have insolated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been insolating

you will have been insolating

he/she/it will have been insolating

we will have been insolating

they will have been insolating

IMPERATIVE

you insolate

we let´s insolate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to insolate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was insolating

you were insolating

he/she/it was insolating

we were insolating

they were insolating

PAST PARTICIPLE

insolated

PAST PERFECT

I had insolated

you had insolated

he/she/it had insolated

we had insolated

they had insolated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been insolating

you had been insolating

he/she/it had been insolating

we had been insolating

they had been insolating

PRESENT

I insolate

you insolate

he/she/it insolates

we insolate

they insolate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am insolating

you are insolating

he/she/it is insolating

we are insolating

they are insolating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

insolating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have insolated

you have insolated

he/she/it has insolated

we have insolated

they have insolated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been insolating

you have been insolating

he/she/it has been insolating

we have been insolating

they have been insolating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it insolate

SIMPLE PAST

I insolated

you insolated

he/she/it insolated

we insolated

they insolated