Ansated

/ænˈseɪ.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Same as ansate; having been formed into or possessing a handle or loop shape.

Etymology

Alternative form of 'ansate,' with '-ed' suffix suggesting a completed or manifested state, though 'ansate' and 'ansated' are largely synonymous.

Kelly Says

English often creates synonyms by adding suffixes redundantly—'ansated' and 'ansate' mean the same thing, which is why most modern texts just use 'ansate' to avoid confusion.

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