How Do You Spell MOULT?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊlt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "moult" can be a bit confusing, especially for non-native English speakers. It is pronounced /məʊlt/ and refers to shedding of feathers, hair or skin by an animal. The word is spelled with a "u" instead of an "o" as it is derived from the French word "moult", meaning molt or shedding. Additionally, the "l" and "t" at the end of the word are silent, which is why the word is pronounced with only one syllable.

MOULT Meaning and Definition

  1. Moult, also spelled as "molt," is a verb that refers to the shedding or renewal of an animal's outer covering, such as feathers, fur, skin, or scales. The word is most commonly associated with the process of shedding feathers by birds or the shedding of fur by mammals. It is an essential natural process that allows animals to replace their old or damaged coverings with new ones.

    During the moult, an animal typically loses its old covering gradually or in specific patches. This shedding process is fundamental for the growth and maintenance of healthy feathers or fur.

    Moulting usually occurs at regular intervals, often influenced by seasonal changes, hormonal cycles, or maturation. It is a fascinating phenomenon that enables animals to adapt to different environments and conditions.

    The new feathers or fur that grow after moulting are often stronger and more vibrant in color. This process is also vital for maintaining insulation, protection, and waterproofing capabilities.

    Moreover, moult can also be used as a noun to describe the period or state in which an animal is shedding its covering. It can refer to the entire process or specific stages within it.

    In conclusion, moult is a verb that describes the shedding or renewal of an animal's outer covering, such as feathers or fur. It is a natural and essential process for growth, adaptation, and maintenance of healthy coverings in various species.

  2. To cast or shed the feathers, as a bird at a particular season; to shed or cast, as the hair, skin, horns, &c., of animals.

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

Common Misspellings for MOULT

Etymology of MOULT

The word "moult" originated from the Old English word "molt", which itself came from the Late Latin word "mūtare" meaning "to change". The Old English "molt" referred specifically to the shedding of feathers or skin by birds or animals. The word gradually evolved into "moult" in Middle English and has been used in the same context ever since, describing the natural shedding and replacement of feathers or hair by birds, mammals, and some reptiles. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a process of renewal or transformation.

Similar spelling words for MOULT

Plural form of MOULT is MOULTS

Conjugate verb Moult

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have moulted
you would have moulted
he/she/it would have moulted
we would have moulted
they would have moulted
I would have moult
you would have moult
he/she/it would have moult
we would have moult
they would have moult

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

I will moult
you will moult
he/she/it will moult
we will moult
they will moult
I will molt
we will molt
you will molt
he/she/it will molt
they will molt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have moulted
you will have moulted
he/she/it will have moulted
we will have moulted
they will have moulted
I will have molted
we will have molted
you will have molted
he/she/it will have molted
they will have molted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you moult
we let´s moult

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to moult

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

moulted

PAST PERFECT

I had moulted
you had moulted
he/she/it had moulted
we had moulted
they had moulted
I had molted
we had molted
you had molted
he/she/it had molted
they had molted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I moult
you moult
he/she/it moults
we moult
they moult
I molt
we molt
you molt
he/she/it molts
they molt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

moulting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have moulted
you have moulted
he/she/it has moulted
we have moulted
they have moulted
I have molted
we have molted
you have molted
he/she/it has molted
they have molted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it moult

SIMPLE PAST

I moulted
you moulted
he/she/it moulted
we moulted
they moulted
I am molting
we are molting
you are molting
he/she/it is molting
they are molting
I was molting
we were molting
you were molting
he/she/it was molting
they were molting
I will be molting
we will be molting
you will be molting
he/she/it will be molting
they will be molting
I have been molting
we have been molting
you have been molting
he/she/it has been molting
they have been molting
I had been molting
we had been molting
you had been molting
he/she/it had been molting
they had been molting
I will have been molting
we will have been molting
you will have been molting
he/she/it will have been molting
they will have been molting
I would have molted
we would have molted
you would have molted
he/she/it would have molted
they would have molted
I would be molting
we would be molting
you would be molting
he/she/it would be molting
they would be molting
I would have been molting
we would have been molting
you would have been molting
he/she/it would have been molting
they would have been molting

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