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excavated


Meanings
  • Verb

    The action or process of digging up and removing (dirt, soil, or other substances) in order to uncover hidden things.

  • Adjective

    The state or condition of having been excavated.


Rhymes
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gravitated , evacuated , conjugated , collaborated
Variants
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excavate , excavated , excavates , excavating
Forms
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excavates, excavating, excavated, excavates


Etymology
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From the Latin word "excavare", which means to dig out.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known excavation site is believed to be the Tell Sabi Abyad in Syria, which dates back to around 9600 BC.

  2. The term "excavation" was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. Excavation is an essential part of many industries, including construction, mining, and archaeology.


Related Concepts
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  1. Archaeology: The scientific study of past human life and culture based on the excavation and analysis of sites and artifacts.

  2. Digging: The action of digging or making a hole in the ground, often used in construction, mining, or agriculture.


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In archaeology, excavation is a method of discovering and recovering information about past human civilizations by sifting and removing the soil and other materials that cover their remains.

How to Memorize "excavated"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a team of archaeologists digging up artifacts from the ground using shovels and brushes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of uncovering hidden treasures or discovering new information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic "Excavate, Excavate, Excavate, Excavate" to remember the different forms of the word.


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