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cross-pollinate

/kɹˈɔspˌɑlənˌeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.43 in modern English

Syllables
cross-pol-li-nate
IPA
/kɹˈɔspˌɑlənˌeɪt/
18
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To fertilize by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to the stigma of another.

Transitive verb

verb

To inspire, stimulate, or influence between diverse elements.

Transitive verb

Etymology

From cross- + pollinate.

Usage

Inflected Forms

cross-pollinates (present, singular) cross-pollinating (participle, present) cross-pollinated (participle, past) cross-pollinated (past)

Phrases

cross-pollination

Synonyms

pollinate pollenate

Questions

How do you pronounce cross-pollinate?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɹˈɔspˌɑlənˌeɪt/.
What does cross-pollinate mean?
To fertilize by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to the stigma of another.
Where does cross-pollinate come from?
From cross- + pollinate.

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