English Explanatory Dictionary

intenerate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To soften; tenderize.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛnəɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intenerate.wav

Word forms

intenerate intenerates intenerating intenerated

Etymology

From New Latin intenerātus, perfect passive participle of intenerō (from tener (“tender”)), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

inteneration
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