animate
animate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, animate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofanimate
- To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
Example: "If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."
- To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
- That which lives.
- Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
- Dynamic, energetic.
Example: "She is an engaging and animate speaker."
- (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.
Example: "Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."
- (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
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