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lirated

/ˈlaɪ̯.reɪ̯t.ɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
li-rat-ed
IPA
/ˈlaɪ̯.reɪ̯t.ɪd/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Marked with fine lines, ridges, or grooves; furnished with transverse ridges (often used in the description of shells).

adj

Having striated or furrowed markings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin līra + -ated.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈlaɪ̯.reɪ̯t.ɪd/

Inflected Forms

more lirated (comparative) most lirated (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

ridged grooved

Rhymes With

nipple-dilated underinflated unbelated

Questions

How do you pronounce lirated?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪ̯.reɪ̯t.ɪd/.
What does lirated mean?
Marked with fine lines, ridges, or grooves; furnished with transverse ridges (often used in the description of shells).
Where does lirated come from?
From Latin līra + -ated.

How to pronounce lirated

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