Combinate

/ˈkɑː.mə.neɪt/ verb

Definition

To combine or join together; to unite in combination.

Etymology

From 'combine' with the Latin verb suffix '-ate,' creating a formal or technical version of 'combine.' This is a very rare variant mostly found in older scientific texts.

Kelly Says

Latin verb suffixes like '-ate' often signal scientific or formal language — 'oxidate' vs. 'oxidize,' 'combinate' vs. 'combine' — showing how English layers different registers for the same idea.

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