ɪˌteɪt Origin:
1615–25; < Latin crepitātus, past participle of crepitāre to rattle, rustle, chatter, frequentative of crepāre; see -ate1
1615–25; < Latin crepitātus, past participle of crepitāre to rattle, rustle, chatter, frequentative of crepāre; see -ate1
Related forms
crep·i·tant, adjective
crep·i·ta·tion, noun
sub·crep·i·ta·tion, noun
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crepitate (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (intr) to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle | |
| [C17: from Latin crepitāre] | |
| 'crepitant | |
| —adj | |
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Crepitate
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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crepitate crep·i·tate (krěp'ĭ-tāt')
v. crep·i·tat·ed, crep·i·tat·ing, crep·i·tates
To make a crackling or popping sound; crackle.
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