excavate

Meanings

• Verb

  Dig up or remove (dirt, soil, or other substances) from the ground.

  - "Archaeologists excavated the ruins of an ancient city."
  - "The construction crew excavated the site for the new building."

• Verb

  Unearth or bring to light new information or facts.

  - "Journalists excavated new details about the scandal."
  - "Historians excavated forgotten records from the archives."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excavate
gravitate , innoculate , vacillate

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Variants

List of all variants of excavate that leads to same result
excavate , excavated , excavates , excavating

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Etymology

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From Latin excavatus, past participle of excavare, meaning 'to dig out'.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest archaeological excavation in the world is the Xiaotun site in China, which reached a depth of over 30 meters.

2. The term 'excavate' is also used in geology to describe the process of removing rock or soil to expose underlying strata.

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Related Concepts

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1. Archaeology: The scientific study of past civilizations and cultures through the excavation and analysis of their artifacts and other physical remains.

2. Construction: The process of building or creating structures, often involving excavation and site preparation.

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Culture

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Excavation has been a significant part of human history, from the earliest civilizations to modern times. It has been used in various fields such as archaeology, construction, and mining. Excavation techniques have evolved over time, from simple digging with tools to more complex methods using heavy machinery.

How to Memorize "excavate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of digging or removing dirt or other substances from the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the action of digging or unearthing new information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Excavate: Ex-cavate, dig up, Ancient Artifacts, Vital Evidence, Archaeology, Technology'

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