Definitions for comminute

comminute com·mi·nute

Spelling: [kom-uh-noot, -nyoot]
IPA: /ˈkɒm əˌnut, -ˌnyut/

Comminute is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 316 anagrams from letters in comminute (ceimmnotu).

Definitions for comminute

verb (used with object)

  1. to pulverize; triturate.

adjective

  1. comminuted; divided into small parts.
  2. powdered; pulverized.

Origin of comminute

1620-30; Latin comminūtus, past participle of comminuere, equivalent to com- com- + minuere to lessen, akin to minor minor

Examples for comminute

Likewise the double teeth or grinders, either drop out, or rot away; so as now to be too few remaining to comminute solid food.

That the stomach is fully able to comminute the food may be proved by the following calculation.

Word Value for comminute
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