nidificate en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /nɪˈdɪfɪˌkeɪt/
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Etymology
First attested in 1814; borrowed from Latin nīdificātus, perfect passive participle of nīdificō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from nīdus (“a nest, dwelling of animals”) + -ficō (“to make, build”). Doublet of nidify and cognate with French nidifier.
Meanings
- (intransitive) To make or build a nest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nidificates | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| nidificating | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nidificated | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nidificated | Tense=Past | lexicographic |