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masticated

 

[ ˈmæstɪkeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chewing process

Masticated refers to the process of chewing food, which involves breaking down food into smaller, more manageable pieces. This action is crucial for digestion as it increases the surface area of food, allowing enzymes in saliva to begin the breakdown of carbohydrates before digestion in the stomach. Proper mastication can lead to better nutrient absorption and may enhance the overall enjoyment of food.

Synonyms

chewed, chomped, crushed, ground

Examples of usage

  • She masticated her food slowly to savor the flavors.
  • The dog masticated the bone until it was in pieces.
  • He was taught to masticate his food thoroughly for health reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "masticated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mastigado

🇮🇳 चबाया हुआ

🇩🇪 zerkaut

🇮🇩 mengunyah

🇺🇦 пережований

🇵🇱 przeżuty

🇯🇵 咀嚼された

🇫🇷 mâché

🇪🇸 masticado

🇹🇷 çiğnenmiş

🇰🇷 씹힌

🇸🇦 مضغوط

🇨🇿 žvýkaný

🇸🇰 žuvaný

🇨🇳 咀嚼的

🇸🇮 žvečen

🇮🇸 tyggjaður

🇰🇿 шайналған

🇬🇪 ჩაყლაყული

🇦🇿 çeynənmiş

🇲🇽 masticado

Word origin

The word 'masticated' comes from the Latin word 'mānsuplus', which means 'to chew'. The term evolved from the Vulgar Latin 'mānsicāre', a frequentative form of 'mānsus', meaning 'to chew or to bite'. Over time, 'masticate' found its way into Middle English as 'masticaten' or 'mastitcat', before settling into the modern form we use today. The act of mastication is an ancient practice, as chewing food has been a part of human evolution, helping our ancestors process harder foods that required more effort to eat.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,098, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.