tate
0 antonyms and opposites of tate, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Of video games, a vertical mode.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 縦 (tate).
Full origin of tate →Frequently asked questions
What does “tate” mean?
The word “tate” means of video games, a vertical mode.
How do you pronounce “tate”?
“Tate” is pronounced tah-tay (/tɑːteɪ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “tate”?
Depending on how it is used, “tate” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “tate” come from?
The word “tate” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 縦 (tate).
Is “tate” a common word?
“Tate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tate” have?
“Tate” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of video games, a vertical mode.
What does tate mean in video games?
In video games, tate refers to a vertical display mode, where the screen orientation is rotated to be taller than it is wide rather than the standard horizontal layout. This term is most often used for arcade and shoot-'em-up style games.
Is Tate a first name or a surname?
Tate functions as both: it began as a surname and was later also used as a male given name, transferred back from the surname, and it is separately used as a female given name too.
What is the Tate in relation to art?
The Tate refers to a series of art galleries, one of the well-known institutions for displaying art collections. In this sense, Tate is used as a proper name for the gallery group rather than as a common noun.