aestivate

Meanings

• Verb

  To pass the hot weather by resting and conserving water, as some animals do.

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Variants

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aestivate , aestivated , aestivates , aestivating , estivate , estivated , estivates , estivating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word aestivum meaning 'pertaining to the hottest season'.

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Trivia

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1. Aestivation is not exclusive to animals. Some plants also undergo aestivation during periods of drought.

2. The term 'aestivation' was first used in the scientific literature in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hibernation: Aestivation is similar to hibernation, but it is the process of surviving the hot season rather than the cold season.

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Culture

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In literature, 'aestivate' is used metaphorically to describe a period of inactivity or retreat, especially during a time of adversity or hardship.

How to Memorize "aestivate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal retreating to a cool, shady place during the hot summer months to conserve water and energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the hot summer months and animals conserving water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Aestivate like an animal' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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