How Do You Spell SERRATE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛɹe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "serrate" is commonly spelled as [suh-reyt]. It is derived from Latin "serratus", which means "sawtoothed". The pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable, with the "a" being pronounced as a short vowel sound. The double "r" indicates a rolling or trilled sound. The final "e" is silent, which is common in many English words derived from Latin. The correct spelling and pronunciation of "serrate" is important in fields such as biology and architecture, where this term is frequently used.

SERRATE Meaning and Definition

1. "Serrate" is an adjective that describes an object or surface that has a series of sharp, tooth-like projections or notches along its edge, similar to the serrated edge of a knife. The term "serrate" is derived from the Latin word "serra," meaning saw, referencing the resemblance between the saw-like teeth and the cutting edge of a saw.

   In biology, "serrate" can also refer to the characteristic arrangement of teeth or notches along the margins of certain plant leaves, petals, or other plant structures. These serrations can vary in depth, size, and sharpness, and they serve various functions such as preventing excessive water loss, maximizing surface area for sunlight absorption, or deterring herbivores from feeding on the plant.

   In a broader context, the term "serrate" can be used to describe any object or surface with interlocking or jagged edges, giving it a distinct and often more efficient cutting or gripping ability. This feature is commonly found in certain tools, such as saws, knives, or files, which use the tooth-like projections to facilitate smoother and more precise cutting or shaping. Additionally, certain types of coins or decorative borders may have a serrated edge to prevent counterfeiting or provide a visually appealing border.

2. In bot., notched on the edge like a saw, as a leaf; where the teeth are themselves serrate, the term used is biserrate, which see.

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

Top Common Misspellings for SERRATE *

• seprate 60%
• sperate 20%

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Other Common Misspellings for SERRATE

• seaprate
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• serikate
• seriate
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• Serwite
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• Seriatt
• Strrete
• Vergate
• Sebeate

Etymology of SERRATE

The word serrate derives from the Latin verb serrare, which means to saw. It comes from the noun serra, meaning saw, which itself originated from the verb serere, meaning to bind, connect, fasten.

Similar spelling words for SERRATE

• seurat,
• sewer rat,
• Serita,
• serrata,
• serrato,
• seared,
• Serratia,
• serried.

Conjugate verb Serrate

CONDITIONAL

I would serrate

you would serrate

he/she/it would serrate

we would serrate

they would serrate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be serrating

you would be serrating

he/she/it would be serrating

we would be serrating

they would be serrating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have serrate

you would have serrate

he/she/it would have serrate

we would have serrate

they would have serrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been serrating

you would have been serrating

he/she/it would have been serrating

we would have been serrating

they would have been serrating

FUTURE

I will serrate

you will serrate

he/she/it will serrate

we will serrate

they will serrate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be serrating

you will be serrating

he/she/it will be serrating

we will be serrating

they will be serrating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have serrated

you will have serrated

he/she/it will have serrated

we will have serrated

they will have serrated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been serrating

you will have been serrating

he/she/it will have been serrating

we will have been serrating

they will have been serrating

IMPERATIVE

you serrate

we let´s serrate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to serrate

PAST

I serrated

you serrated

he/she/it serrated

we serrated

they serrated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was serrating

you were serrating

he/she/it was serrating

we were serrating

they were serrating

PAST PARTICIPLE

serrated

PAST PERFECT

I had serrated

you had serrated

he/she/it had serrated

we had serrated

they had serrated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been serrating

you had been serrating

he/she/it had been serrating

we had been serrating

they had been serrating

PRESENT

I serrate

you serrate

he/she/it serrates

we serrate

they serrate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am serrating

you are serrating

he/she/it is serrating

we are serrating

they are serrating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

serrating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have serrated

you have serrated

he/she/it has serrated

we have serrated

they have serrated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been serrating

you have been serrating

he/she/it has been serrating

we have been serrating

they have been serrating