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hebetate

Hebetate (adj) means Obtuse, dull.

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adj
1
Obtuse, dull.
2
Having a dull or blunt and soft point
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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 obtuse, dull.

What are the different meanings of hebetate?

"hebetate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Obtuse, dull; 2. Having a dull or blunt and soft point.

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