English Explanatory Dictionary

alate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having wings or winglike extensions or parts; winged.
noun
  1. A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.
adv
  1. recently; lately; of late.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪˌleɪt/ āʹlāt'

Word forms

alate more alate most alate alates

Etymology

From Latin ālātus, from āla (“wing”).

Synonyms

alated

Derived words

alation bialate dealate exalate quadrialate subalate trialate
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