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GEMINATE

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Geminate.

Geminate - as a noun

A doubled or long consonant

Example: "The `n' in `thinness' is a geminate"

Geminate - as a verb

Form by reduplication

Example: "The consonant reduplicates after a short vowel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduplicate

Occur in pairs

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pair

Arrange in pairs

Example: "Pair these numbers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pair

Arrange or combine in pairs

Example: "The consonants are geminated in these words"

Geminate - as an adjective

Forming a pair.

Of a consonant, pronounced longer and considered as being doubled

Word Game Points

Is GEMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, geminate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GEMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GEMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, geminate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GEMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is GEMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, geminate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GEMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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