sigmate

1 of 2

transitive verb

sig·​mate
ˈsigˌmāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: to affix a sigma or s to (a root) in forming a tense or a plural

sigmate

2 of 2

adjective

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1
: having the shape or form of the Greek sigma or the letter S
2
of a sponge spicule : c-shaped

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

sigma + -ate (verb suffix)

Adjective

sigma + -ate (adjective suffix)

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“Sigmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sigmate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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