Geminate
verb
To make or become doubled or paired.
In plants, a cell might geminate, or split into two identical copies.
adjective
Something that is arranged in pairs.
The double doors were geminate, designed to open simultaneously.
adjective
In languages, a sound or syllable that is repeated, or doubled.
In Italian, the letter 'n' in the word 'anno' is a geminate consonant.
verb
To make or become doubled or paired.
In plants, a cell might geminate, or split into two identical copies.
adjective
Something that is arranged in pairs.
The double doors were geminate, designed to open simultaneously.
adjective
In languages, a sound or syllable that is repeated, or doubled.
In Italian, the letter 'n' in the word 'anno' is a geminate consonant.
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Pro Tip 1/2Biological Pairing
Use 'geminate' to describe cell duplication in a biological context.
Biologists observed the cells as they began to geminate.
Pro Tip 2/2Conceptual Doubling
'Geminate' can illustrate ideas of pairing in abstract or conceptual ways.
The philosopher’s thoughts seemed to geminate, creating rich dialogues.
Pro Tip 1/2Biological Pairing
Use 'geminate' to describe cell duplication in a biological context.
Biologists observed the cells as they began to geminate.
Pro Tip 2/2Conceptual Doubling
'Geminate' can illustrate ideas of pairing in abstract or conceptual ways.
The philosopher’s thoughts seemed to geminate, creating rich dialogues.
Pro Tip 1/2Biological Pairing
Use 'geminate' to describe cell duplication in a biological context.
Biologists observed the cells as they began to geminate.
Pro Tip 2/2Conceptual Doubling
'Geminate' can illustrate ideas of pairing in abstract or conceptual ways.
The philosopher’s thoughts seemed to geminate, creating rich dialogues.
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Harpoon Heroes PIPE Wicked...
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