rusticate

Meanings

• Verb

  To retire to a rural area or simple life; live in a rustic manner.

  - "He decided to rusticate in the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle of the city."
  - "Many artists and writers have chosen to rusticate in order to find inspiration for their work."

• Verb

  To subject (something) to rustic conditions or treatment.

  - "The museum has a collection of rusticated Roman columns."
  - "The farmer rusticated the new machinery before storing it for the winter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rusticate
rutinate , utopian , animate

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Variants

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rusticate , rusticated , rusticates , rusticating , rustication , rustications , rusticator , rusticators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ruris' meaning 'countryside' or 'village'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rusticate' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The word 'rusticate' is also used in botany to describe plants that have been grown in a rustic or natural environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rusticization: The process of making something look or feel rustic.

2. Rustic architecture: Architecture that is inspired by rural or farm buildings and uses natural materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rusticate' has been used to describe characters who choose to live simple, rural lives. In art, rustic scenes and objects are often depicted to evoke a sense of nostalgia or longing for a simpler time.

How to Memorize "rusticate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself living in a rural area, surrounded by nature and simplicity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rusticate' with the idea of living in the countryside or retiring to a simple life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: 'ruris' means countryside.

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