How Do You Spell DEVITALISE?

Pronunciation: [dɪvˈa͡ɪtəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Devitalise is a verb that means to remove or diminish the vitality or life force of something. The word is spelled with a "devi-" prefix, which is pronounced as "dɛvɪ," followed by the root word "vitalise," pronounced as "vaɪtəlaɪz." The suffix "-ise" is pronounced as "aɪz," giving the final pronunciation of the word as "dɛvɪtaɪlaɪz." The spelling of this word can cause confusion, and people often mistakenly spell it with an "i" instead of an "a." However, it is crucial to spell it correctly to avoid misunderstanding.

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DEVITALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Devitalise is a verb that means to diminish or weaken the vitality or liveliness of something or someone. It is a term used to describe a process or action that causes a loss of energy, strength, or vigor.

    In medical contexts, devitalise refers to the act of depriving a tissue or organ of its natural vitality or function. For instance, a surgeon may intentionally devitalise a tumor by cutting off its blood supply, making it weaker and easier to remove. Similarly, a dental procedure may devitalise a tooth by removing or killing the nerve, to prevent further pain or infection.

    Beyond medical applications, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or situations that drain energy or enthusiasm. For example, long working hours and stressful conditions can devitalise employees, leading to fatigue and decreased productivity. Similarly, an artist may feel devitalised after facing multiple rejections or setbacks in their career, losing their creative drive.

    Overall, devitalise conveys the idea of reducing or depleting vitality, whether it refers to physical strength, biological processes, or emotional energy. It implies a state of diminished liveliness, vigor, or effectiveness, resulting from a variety of factors or actions.

Common Misspellings for DEVITALISE

  • sevitalise
  • xevitalise
  • cevitalise
  • fevitalise
  • eevitalise
  • dwvitalise
  • dsvitalise
  • ddvitalise
  • drvitalise
  • d4vitalise
  • d3vitalise
  • decitalise
  • debitalise
  • degitalise
  • defitalise
  • devutalise
  • devjtalise
  • devktalise
  • devotalise

Etymology of DEVITALISE

The word "devitalise" is derived from the Latin word "devitalis", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "down" or "away", and the root word "vitalis" meaning "vital" or "alive". When these two elements are combined, "devitalis" conveys the idea of taking away or diminishing vitality or life force. Over time, this Latin term has evolved into the English word "devitalise", which means to weaken, drain, or deprive something of its vitality or life energy.

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Conjugate verb Devitalise

CONDITIONAL

I would devitalise
you would devitalise
he/she/it would devitalise
we would devitalise
they would devitalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be devitalising
you would be devitalising
he/she/it would be devitalising
we would be devitalising
they would be devitalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have devitalise
you would have devitalise
he/she/it would have devitalise
we would have devitalise
they would have devitalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been devitalising
you would have been devitalising
he/she/it would have been devitalising
we would have been devitalising
they would have been devitalising

FUTURE

I will devitalise
you will devitalise
he/she/it will devitalise
we will devitalise
they will devitalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be devitalising
you will be devitalising
he/she/it will be devitalising
we will be devitalising
they will be devitalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have devitalised
you will have devitalised
he/she/it will have devitalised
we will have devitalised
they will have devitalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been devitalising
you will have been devitalising
he/she/it will have been devitalising
we will have been devitalising
they will have been devitalising

IMPERATIVE

you devitalise
we let´s devitalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to devitalise

PAST

I devitalised
you devitalised
he/she/it devitalised
we devitalised
they devitalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was devitalising
you were devitalising
he/she/it was devitalising
we were devitalising
they were devitalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

devitalised

PAST PERFECT

I had devitalised
you had devitalised
he/she/it had devitalised
we had devitalised
they had devitalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been devitalising
you had been devitalising
he/she/it had been devitalising
we had been devitalising
they had been devitalising

PRESENT

I devitalise
you devitalise
he/she/it devitalises
we devitalise
they devitalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am devitalising
you are devitalising
he/she/it is devitalising
we are devitalising
they are devitalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

devitalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have devitalised
you have devitalised
he/she/it has devitalised
we have devitalised
they have devitalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been devitalising
you have been devitalising
he/she/it has been devitalising
we have been devitalising
they have been devitalising
I would have devitalised
we would have devitalised
you would have devitalised
he/she/it would have devitalised
they would have devitalised

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