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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EPILATE

From French épiler (modelled on dépilerdepilate) + -ate1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EPILATE

epilate  [ˈɛpɪˌleɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPILATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epilate is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb epilate in English.

WHAT DOES EPILATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of epilate in the English dictionary

The definition of epilate in the dictionary is to remove hair from.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO EPILATE

PRESENT

Present
I epilate
you epilate
he/she/it epilates
we epilate
you epilate
they epilate
Present continuous
I am epilating
you are epilating
he/she/it is epilating
we are epilating
you are epilating
they are epilating
Present perfect
I have epilated
you have epilated
he/she/it has epilated
we have epilated
you have epilated
they have epilated
Present perfect continuous
I have been epilating
you have been epilating
he/she/it has been epilating
we have been epilating
you have been epilating
they have been epilating
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I epilated
you epilated
he/she/it epilated
we epilated
you epilated
they epilated
Past continuous
I was epilating
you were epilating
he/she/it was epilating
we were epilating
you were epilating
they were epilating
Past perfect
I had epilated
you had epilated
he/she/it had epilated
we had epilated
you had epilated
they had epilated
Past perfect continuous
I had been epilating
you had been epilating
he/she/it had been epilating
we had been epilating
you had been epilating
they had been epilating
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will epilate
you will epilate
he/she/it will epilate
we will epilate
you will epilate
they will epilate
Future continuous
I will be epilating
you will be epilating
he/she/it will be epilating
we will be epilating
you will be epilating
they will be epilating
Future perfect
I will have epilated
you will have epilated
he/she/it will have epilated
we will have epilated
you will have epilated
they will have epilated
Future perfect continuous
I will have been epilating
you will have been epilating
he/she/it will have been epilating
we will have been epilating
you will have been epilating
they will have been epilating
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would epilate
you would epilate
he/she/it would epilate
we would epilate
you would epilate
they would epilate
Conditional continuous
I would be epilating
you would be epilating
he/she/it would be epilating
we would be epilating
you would be epilating
they would be epilating
Conditional perfect
I would have epilate
you would have epilate
he/she/it would have epilate
we would have epilate
you would have epilate
they would have epilate
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been epilating
you would have been epilating
he/she/it would have been epilating
we would have been epilating
you would have been epilating
they would have been epilating
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you epilate
we let´s epilate
you epilate
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to epilate
Past participle
epilated
Present Participle
epilating
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPILATE


acrylate
ˈækrɪˌleɪt
assimilate
əˈsɪmɪˌleɪt
carboxylate
kɑːˈbɒksɪˌleɪt
carpellate
ˈkɑːpɪˌleɪt
correlate
ˈkɒrɪˌleɪt
deoppilate
diːˈɒpɪˌleɪt
depilate
ˈdɛpɪˌleɪt
methacrylate
mɛθˈækrɪˌleɪt
methylate
ˈmɛθɪˌleɪt
oppilate
ˈɒpɪˌleɪt
oscillate
ˈɒsɪˌleɪt
papillate
ˈpæpɪˌleɪt
phosphorylate
fɒsˈfɒrɪˌleɪt
pixelate
ˈpɪksɪˌleɪt
pupillate
ˈpjuːpɪˌleɪt
salicylate
səˈlɪsɪˌleɪt
tessellate
ˈtɛsɪˌleɪt
titillate
ˈtɪtɪˌleɪt
vacillate
ˈvæsɪˌleɪt
ventilate
ˈvɛntɪˌleɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPILATE

epigyny
epilation
epilator
epilepsy
epileptic
epileptic fit
epileptical
epileptically
epileptiform
epileptogenic
epileptoid
epilimnion
epilithic
epilobium
epilog
epilogic
epilogist
epilogistic
epilogize
epilogue

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPILATE

annihilate
anthranilate
assibilate
bombilate
chocolate
dilate
disassimilate
dissimilate
horripilate
hyperventilate
invigilate
jubilate
late
mutilate
obnubilate
Pilate
pixilate
sibilate
stabilate
strobilate

Synonyms and antonyms of epilate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «epilate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPILATE

Find out the translation of epilate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epilate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epilate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脱毛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epilate
570 millions of speakers

English

epilate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

epilate
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ينتف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпиляции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Depile
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লোম বা চুল তুলিয়া ফেলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épiler
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epilat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

epilieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

epilate
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

epilate
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epilate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

epilate
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மயிர் பிடுங்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आच्छादन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epilasyonu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Epilate
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

depilacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епіляції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Epilați
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποτρίχωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wegsturen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epilera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epilere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epilate

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPILATE»

The term «epilate» is normally little used and occupies the 128.733 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPILATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «epilate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «epilate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epilate

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPILATE»

Discover the use of epilate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epilate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Epilate. the. hair. follicle. using. diathermy,. galvanic. and. blend. techniques. Unit . BT16. Galvanic or direct current was the first method of electrical epilation. As a means of permanent hair removal, it was first used in the late nineteenth century  ...
Jane Hiscock, Elaine Stoddart, Jeanine Connor, 2004
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Glasgow Medical Journal
Epilate," the latter is presumed to answer. " But the malady characterizes itself essentially by the falling out of the hair, so that the surfaces are left completely smooth, and there is nothing to epilate?" " Epilate." " But the hairs that remain are so ...
3
Milady's Hair Removal Techniques: A Comprehensive Manual
... electrolysis treatment to the hair follicle then, while leaving the needle in place with one hand, epilate the hair with the other, repeating the current application to the empty follicle, then removing the needle. PEST is like PERT (see preceding) ...
Helen Bickmore, 2003
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Nursing and the Privilege of Prescription, 1893-2000
Favus (Ringworm of scalp)—Mild cases: Scrub with tincture green soap; epilate; cover with flexible collodion. Severe cases: Scrub with tincture green soap; epilate; paint with tincture iodine and cover with flexible collodion. Ringworm of face ...
Arlene Wynbeek Keeling, 2007
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Nursing History Review, 14 (2006): Official Journal of the ...
Favus (Ringworm of scalp)—Mild cases: Scrub with tincture green soap; epilate; cover with flexible collodion. Severe cases: Scrub with tincture green soap; epilate; paint with tincture iodine and cover with flexible collodion. Ringworm of face ...
Patricia D'Antonio, RN, PhD, Faan, 2005
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Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide
epilate easily. Recurring superficial bacterial folliculitis is common. Weimaraners Progressive, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia of the trunk occurs. Remaining hairs are dry and brittle but do not epilate easily. The trunk eventually may become ...
Keith A. Hnilica, 2010
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Yearbook
In regard to the treatment of ringworm of the scalp, he was convinced that it was necessary to epilate the entire scalp in nearly every instance. This could be accomplished in four exposures at a single sitting. It was not possible to epilate the ...
8
Year Book of the Medical Association of the Greater City of ...
In regard to the treatment of ringworm of the scalp, he was convinced that it was necessary to epilate the entire scalp in nearly every instance. This could be accomplished in four exposures at a single sitting. It was not possible to epilate the ...
Medical Association of the Greater City of New York, 1913
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The Medical Annual: A Year Book of Treatment and ...
In acute cases with much pustulation, epilate, 0r curette, and apply Boric Acid Ointment, or Lassar's Paste with Salicylic Acid; Calcium Sulphide, gr. T'U, in fresh tablet triturates every two hours internally; in subacute cases where disease is ...
Percy Roberts Wilde, Carey Franklin Coombs, Arthur J. Rendle Short, 1891
10
Veterinary Technician
Eosinophilic ulcer: A lesion of the skin or oral mucosa described as well- circumscribed, reddish brown, alopecic, glistening, and having a raised border; pruritus and pain are rarely associated with an eosinophilic ulcer. Epilate: To remove hair ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPILATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epilate is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Donation from Masons helps to bring body cameras to South …
The body camera will clip to the epilate or collar of an officer's shirt or to an eyeglass frame and capture audio and video. The camera records at ... «Hartford Courant, May 15»
2
Michael Jackson's Onetime Neverland Lists for $100 Million
"epilate" means to remove hair from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents - ? .... It is a sad epilate for a very talented person. «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
3
The Tragic Tale of Eagle Helga
Slapdash sin up to here! Wet a lip, Eagle Helga. Epilate. We're hot! Punish sad pals. And there was a brief moment of glory after she was finally ... «Bleeding Green Nation, Apr 15»
4
Toes, Nipples And Upper Lip: The Hair Removal We Don't Talk About
'When I epilate my armpits I'll run it over the hairs on my toes and once I noticed the few hairs around my nipples they just had to go.' But would ... «The Debrief, Mar 15»
5
Glass House: help! I'm a serial flat-sharer and I've committed a …
So now, we wander around the flat in our underwear, nursing problems and hangovers, talking about his girlfriends while I epilate my legs. «The Sunday Times, Mar 15»
6
Panasonic Announces New Multi-Functional Hair Removal System
... the ES-ED64 quickly remove hair at the root and the side-to-side gliding head pivots 30 degrees forward and 30 degrees backward to epilate ... «PR Newswire, Aug 14»
7
Hair removal how-to
Secondly, try to epilate often. This weakens the hair meaning it can be removed more easily.” Top 5 Myths Around Hair Removal – Busted! «FemaleFirst.co.uk, Jun 14»
8
Beauty Call: Epilation once again
There are a couple of tricks to make it easier: exfoliate before you epilate to make sure your skin is smooth so the epilator can get in and grab ... «Irish Times, May 14»
9
Five Best Thursday Columns
“It turns out that women are actually men if they don't shave their legs, or epilate, or Veet. It's big business because – wait for it – adult women ... «The Wire, Apr 14»
10
Veet's 'Don't Risk Dudeness' Hairy Legs And Armpits Ad Campaign …
We women are perfectly happy to wax and epilate, but not if someone is telling us that to not do so means we're 'dudes'. It's our body hair, and ... «Huffington Post UK, Apr 14»

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