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pacate

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

peaceful, tranquil

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • 1710, Matthew Henry, quoting a "learned Mr. Smith", "Preface" to Commentary on the Whole Bible Mr. Smith, in his Discourse before quoted, though he supposes this kind of divine inspiration to be more "pacate and serene than that which was strictly called prophecy [...] "

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: placid, serene, calm, steady, collected, composed, cool-headed, equable, equanimous, equanimitable, even-keeled, even-minded, even-tempered, imperturbable, laid-back, level-headed, mellow, pacate, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, phlegmatic, quiescent, quiet, relaxed, roolie, sedate, still, tranquil, unexcited, unfazed, unflappable, unflustered, unperturbable, unruffable, unruffled, untumultuous

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

pacified, placated

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pacated

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin pācātus, perfect passive participle of pācō (“to make peaceful, pacify”), from pāx (“peace”).