invinate

transitive verb

in·​vi·​nate
ə̇nˈvīˌnāt,
ˈinˌv-
-ed/-ing/-s
: to make present by invination

Word History

Etymology

probably from (assumed) New Latin invinatus, past participle of (assumed) New Latin invinare, from Latin in- in- entry 2 + vinum wine

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“Invinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invinate. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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