How Do You Spell DEFEATED?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈiːtɪd] (IPA)

The word "defeated" can be confusing for English learners due to the silent letter "a". It is pronounced as /dɪˈfiːtɪd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The consonant cluster "ft" is also pronounced with a slight pause between the two letters. This word is the past participle of the verb "defeat" which means to overcome, conquer or win against someone or something. It is commonly used in sports or political contexts to refer to losing or being unsuccessful.

DEFEATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Defeated is an adjective that describes the state of being overcome, vanquished, or conquered in a contest, battle, conflict, or competition. When someone is defeated, they have been rendered unsuccessful, having experienced a loss or setback in their endeavors. This term implies that the individual or group has been overwhelmed, overpowered, and unable to achieve their intended goals or objectives.

    In the context of warfare, defeated refers to an army or military force that has been defeated by their opponents, resulting in their surrender, retreat, or annihilation. This state of defeat can have lasting consequences, ranging from territorial losses to political and economic ramifications for the losing side.

    In a wider sense, defeated can also be used to describe someone who has experienced a personal setback or disappointment. This could involve failing to accomplish a particular task, overcome a challenge, or attain a desired outcome. It suggests that the person has been outperformed, outwitted, or outmatched by someone or something else.

    The term defeated carries an implication of finality and the inability to recover from a loss. However, it does not imply permanent failure or the absence of future successes. Being defeated can provide valuable lessons, inspire resilience, and motivate individuals or groups to come back stronger, learn from their mistakes, and strive for victory in future endeavors.

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Etymology of DEFEATED

The word "defeated" has its origin in the Latin language. It comes from the Latin word "defectus", which is the past participle of the verb "deficere", meaning "to fail" or "to be lacking". Over time, the word "defectus" evolved into the late Middle English "defeteden" and eventually became "defeated" in modern English.

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Conjugate verb Defeated

CONDITIONAL

I would defeat
we would defeat
you would defeat
he/she/it would defeat
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FUTURE

I will defeat
we will defeat
you will defeat
he/she/it will defeat
they will defeat

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have defeated
we will have defeated
you will have defeated
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PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

I had defeated
we had defeated
you had defeated
he/she/it had defeated
they had defeated

PRESENT

I defeat
we defeat
you defeat
he/she/it defeats
they defeat

PRESENT PERFECT

I have defeated
we have defeated
you have defeated
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they have defeated
I am defeating
we are defeating
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I was defeating
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