How Do You Spell IRISATED?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪɹɪsˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "Irisated" is pronounced /aɪrɪseɪtɪd/ according to IPA phonetic transcription. It means to be colored like an iris, which is the part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil. It is spelled with the letter "i" followed by "r" and "i", and then the suffix "-ated" which indicates that something has been treated or colored in a particular way. This spelling reflects the word's origins in the Latin word "iris", which means rainbow, and the suffix "-ate", which is commonly used in English to create adjectives.

IRISATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Irisated is an adjective that describes something as having the appearance or quality of an iris, which is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil. The term can also be used to describe objects or phenomena that display shimmering or changing colors, similar to the effect seen on an iris. The word derives from the noun "iris," which comes from the Latin word "iris," meaning "rainbow."

    When referring to eyes, irisated describes eyes that exhibit a play of colors, usually due to different colored striations or patterns on the iris. This term is often associated with the eyes of certain animals that have a captivating variety of colors, such as peacocks or certain species of snakes.

    In a broader sense, irisated can be used to describe any object or material that appears to change color when viewed from different angles or under varying light conditions. This can include anything from a soap bubble that glistens with a range of colors, to a pearl that displays a lustrous and ever-changing iridescence. Objects or surfaces that have a natural or artificial iridescence can be referred to as irisated, capturing the enchanting quality of the iris or the shimmering appearance of a rainbow.

  2. Resembling the rainbow.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IRISATED

  • urisated
  • jrisated
  • krisated
  • orisated
  • 9risated
  • 8risated
  • ieisated
  • idisated
  • ifisated
  • itisated
  • i5isated
  • i4isated
  • irusated
  • irjsated
  • irksated
  • irosated
  • ir9sated
  • ir8sated
  • iriaated

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