amputate meaning

UK US /ˈæmpjəteɪt/ 3 syllables

amputate (verb): remove surgically.

Definition of amputate

  1. remove surgically
    • amputate limbs

    Synonyms: cut off

    Type of: remove

    Kinds: slough off

    Related forms: amputation, amputator

How to pronounce amputate

amputate is pronounced /ˈæmpjəteɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in TE · 8-letter words

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