Definitions for collimate

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collimate col·li·mate

Spelling: [kol-uh-meyt]

IPA: /ˈkɒl əˌmeɪt/

Collimate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 483 anagrams from letters in collimate (aceillmot).

Definitions for collimate

verb (used with object)

1. to bring into line; make parallel.
2. to adjust accurately the line of sight of (a telescope).

Origin of collimate

1615-25; Latin collimātus, misreading of collineātus, past participle of collineāre to direct in a straight line, equivalent to col- col-¹ + -lineā-, verbal