capacitate

verb

ca·​pac·​i·​tate kə-ˈpa-sə-ˌtāt How to pronounce capacitate (audio)
capacitated; capacitating

transitive verb

1
archaic : to make capable
2
: to cause (sperm) to undergo capacitation

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To capacitate innovation and creativity in the young leaders, invite them to understand and question existing organizational processes. Kt Moore, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of capacitate was in 1657

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“Capacitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capacitate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

capacitate

transitive verb
ca·​pac·​i·​tate -ə-ˌtāt How to pronounce capacitate (audio)
capacitated; capacitating
: to cause (sperm) to undergo capacitation
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