English Explanatory Dictionary

oppilate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To block, to stop up, to obstruct.
adj
  1. Blocked, obstructed.

Word forms

oppilate oppilates oppilating oppilated more oppilate most oppilate

Etymology

The adjective is inherited from Middle English oppilat(e), the verb directly borrowed from Latin oppīlātus, perfect passive participle of oppīlō, see see -ate (verb-forming suffix), -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Derived words

deoppilate
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