Definition of geminate

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  • geminate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • geminate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • geminate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of geminate

  • arrange in pairs (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pair
  • form by reduplication (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. reduplicate
  • occur in pairs (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pair
  • a doubled or long consonant (noun)

    Examples

    1. the `n' in `thinness' is a geminate
  • arrange or combine in pairs (verb)

    Examples

    1. The consonants are geminated in these words

See definition of geminate in Merriam Webster