English word origin

Etymology of -ated

From -ate + -ed.

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Source etymology 1

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suffix

Alternative form of -ate.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From -ate + -ed.

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Word-formation component-ateen
Word-formation component-eden

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Source etymology 2

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suffix

simple past and past participle of -ate

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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