increate

adjective

in·​cre·​ate ˌin-krē-ˈāt How to pronounce increate (audio) in-ˈkrē-ət How to pronounce increate (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English increat, from Late Latin increatus, from Latin in- + creatus, past participle of creare to create

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of increate was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near increate

Cite this Entry

“Increate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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