malleate
malleate · more malleate · most malleate
Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammerPossessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
/ˈmæl.i.ɪt/
Meaning
2 sensesPossessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.
Origin
First attested in 1884; from malleus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).First attested in 1884; from malleus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Forms
more malleate, most malleate| Comparative | more malleate Lesson |
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| Superlative | most malleate Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form