ingenerate
1[ in-jen-er-it ]
adjective
not generated; self-existent.
Origin of ingenerate
1Words Nearby ingenerate
Other definitions for ingenerate (2 of 2)
ingenerate2
[ verb in-jen-uh-reyt; adjective in-jen-er-it ]
verb (used with object),in·gen·er·at·ed, in·gen·er·at·ing.
to engender; produce.
adjective
inborn; innate.
Origin of ingenerate
2Other words from ingenerate
- in·gen·er·ate·ly, adverb
- in·gen·er·a·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for ingenerate (1 of 2)
ingenerate1
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛnərɪt) /
adjective
rare inherent, intrinsic, or innate
Origin of ingenerate
1C17: from Late Latin ingenerātus not generated; see in- 1, generate
British Dictionary definitions for ingenerate (2 of 2)
ingenerate2
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt) /
verb(tr)
archaic to produce within; engender
Origin of ingenerate
2C16: from Latin ingenerāre; see in- ², generate
Derived forms of ingenerate
- ingeneration, noun
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