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/ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A geminate consonant, which is a consonant that is pronounced for a longer duration.
In Italian, the word 'petto' contains a geminate 't' that is distinctly longer than the single consonant.
verb
To double or duplicate, particularly in the context of sounds or letters in linguistics.
In phonetics, the geminate consonants are pronounced with greater length than their singleton counterparts.
To sprout or grow in a paired manner.
The seeds geminate in pairs, producing two shoots from each.
Etymology
From Latin 'geminare', meaning 'to double, to twin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
geminate consonants
Refers to consonants that are pronounced for a longer duration or in a doubled manner.
geminate plants
Refers to plants that sprout in pairs from a single seed.
Related Words
germinate
To begin to grow or develop.
geminus
Latin for 'twin', related to duplication.
Slang Meanings
To totally score or succeed.
He totally geminated that test!
To repeat something in an exaggerated way.
She geminated her story for laughs.