Militated: meaning, definitions and examples

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militated

 

[ ˈmɪlɪˌteɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

influential action

To militate means to have a substantial influence or effect on a situation. It is often used in contexts where one factor significantly impacts another, especially in arguments or discussions.

Synonyms

affect, impact, influence

Examples of usage

  • Economic factors militate against further investment.
  • Her arguments militate for a change in policy.
  • The weather can militate against outdoor events.

Translations

Translations of the word "militated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 militado

🇮🇳 सैनिक

🇩🇪 militärisch

🇮🇩 militan

🇺🇦 військовий

🇵🇱 militarny

🇯🇵 軍事的な

🇫🇷 militaire

🇪🇸 militante

🇹🇷 askeri

🇰🇷 군사적인

🇸🇦 عسكري

🇨🇿 vojenský

🇸🇰 vojenský

🇨🇳 军事的

🇸🇮 vojaški

🇮🇸 hernaðar

🇰🇿 әскери

🇬🇪 სამხედრო

🇦🇿 hərbi

🇲🇽 militante

Etymology

The term 'militate' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'militare', which means 'to serve as a soldier'. This Latin term is related to 'miles', meaning 'soldier'. Originally, 'militate' was used in a more literal sense concerning soldiers and warfare, but over time, its usage expanded to encompass broader implications of influence and effect in various contexts. The transition reflects a metaphorical shift from a military connotation to a more abstract notion of affecting circumstances or outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,931, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.