How Do You Spell VEGETATE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛd͡ʒɪtˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "vegetate" is derived from its Latin origin "vegetare" which means "to grow or flourish". The IPA phonetic transcription of "vegetate" is /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/ where the first syllable "veg" rhymes with "leg", the second syllable "e" is pronounced as "eh", the third syllable "ti" sounds like "ty", and the last syllable "tate" is pronounced like "gate". This word refers to the process of growing or developing slowly and without purpose, often used to describe idle or unproductive behavior.

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VEGETATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Vegetate is a verb that derives from the word "vegetation" or "vegetative," which refers to the growth and development of plants. When used as a verb, vegetate has two main definitions.

    The first definition of vegetate refers to the act of living a dull, uneventful, or passive life. In this context, it refers to someone who spends excessive amounts of time doing unproductive or mindless activities, often without ambition or purpose. This usage suggests a lack of mental or physical stimulation and a general indifference towards personal growth or achievement.

    The second definition of vegetate relates to the state of being in a condition resembling plants. This definition is often used in medical or biological contexts, particularly in relation to patients with severe brain injuries who are in a state of reduced consciousness or responsiveness. When someone is in a vegetative state, they lack awareness, voluntary movement, and cognitive function. The term emphasizes the person's outward appearance of being alive, yet lacking the higher-level neurological activity associated with consciousness.

    In summary, vegetate can refer to living a passive and unproductive life, often without ambition or purpose. It can also describe the condition of being in a state of reduced consciousness or responsiveness, resembling the state of a plant or vegetation.

  2. To grow, as plants; to sprout; to germinate; familiarly applied to persons living an idle, useless, unthinking life.

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

Common Misspellings for VEGETATE

Etymology of VEGETATE

The word "vegetate" comes from the Latin term "vegetare", which means "to enliven" or "to grow". This originates from the Latin word "vegetus", meaning "vigorous" or "lively". Over time, the term "vegetate" has developed the meaning of living a dull or inactive life, similar to that of a plant.

Similar spelling words for VEGETATE

Conjugate verb Vegetate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vegetated
you would have vegetated
he/she/it would have vegetated
we would have vegetated
they would have vegetated
I would have vegetate
you would have vegetate
he/she/it would have vegetate
we would have vegetate
they would have vegetate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vegetated
you will have vegetated
he/she/it will have vegetated
we will have vegetated
they will have vegetated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you vegetate
we let´s vegetate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vegetate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

vegetated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I vegetate
you vegetate
he/she/it vegetates
we vegetate
they vegetate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vegetating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vegetated
you have vegetated
he/she/it has vegetated
we have vegetated
they have vegetated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vegetate

SIMPLE PAST

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

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