Standard Lemma guide

segolate

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

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  • /ˈsɛɡoʊleɪt/
  • /ˈsɛɡələt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the shape CVCVC and penultimate stress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hebrew, not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A word of segolate shape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hebrew

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From segol + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). The second vowel is usually a segol.

From a substantivation of the above adjective. Equivalent to segol + -ate (noun-forming suffix).