English Explanatory Dictionary

instantiate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To represent (a concept, theme, or principle) by an instance.
  2. To create an object (an instance) of a specific class.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-instantiate.wav

Word forms

instantiate instantiates instantiating instantiated instanciate

Etymology

From Latin instāntia + -ate (verb-forming suffix). By surface analysis, instance + -ate.

Synonyms

exemplify embody realize channel

Related words

coinstantial instantial

Derived words

coinstantiate coinstantiated coinstantiation instantiable instantiatable instantiation instantiator reinstantiate reinstantiation uninstantiate uninstantiated
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