effigiate

Meanings

• verb

  Make something, such as a figure or model, in very detailed and lifelike form.

• A figure or representation, especially one made to be burned or destroyed.

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Variants

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effectuate , effectuated , effectuates , effectuating , effectuation , effectuations

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Etymology

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From Latin effigiat 'he has formed', from effigere 'to figure out, to represent'.

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Trivia

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1. An effigy of the goddess Isis was found in Egypt in 1881, which is believed to date back to around 30 BC.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that burning an effigy of a person can bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.

3. The term 'effigy' can also be used to describe a coin that bears the image of a monarch or other important figure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Effigy: An object representing a person or thing, often made to be burned or destroyed.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, effigies were used in funerals as a representation of the deceased. In some cases, they were even burned to symbolize the passing of the soul to the afterlife. Effigies have also been used in political protests and demonstrations, such as burning an effigy of a political figure to express disapproval.

How to Memorize "effigiate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of creating a detailed and lifelike representation of something. Imagine the materials used, the tools required, and the level of detail needed to create an effigy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'effigy' with the idea of a detailed and lifelike representation. Think of a figure or model that has been carefully crafted to resemble something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Effigy' comes from the Latin word 'effigiat', which means 'he has formed'.

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