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hebetate

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Hebetate (adj) means Blunt; dull.

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1

Blunt; dull.

2

Having a point that is blunt and soft rather than sharp.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

First attested in 1574; borrowed from Latin hebetātus, perfect passive participle of hebetō (“to dull”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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What is the meaning of hebetate?

"hebetate" (adj) means blunt; dull.

What are the different meanings of hebetate?

"hebetate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Blunt; dull; 2. Having a point that is blunt and soft rather than sharp.

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