English Explanatory Dictionary

lacerate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tear, rip or wound.
  2. To defeat thoroughly; to thrash.
adj
  1. Mangled, torn, lacerated.
  2. Jagged, as if torn or lacerated.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lacerate.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lacerate2.wav En-us-lacerate.ogg /ˈlæ.sɚ.ət/

Word forms

lacerate lacerates lacerating lacerated

Etymology

The verb is first attested in 1425, the adjective in 1514; inherited from Middle English laceraten, borrowed from Latin lacerātus, perfect passive participle of lacerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Derived words

lacerater laceratingly lacerative lacerately
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