How Do You Spell INDITE?

Pronunciation: [ɪndˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "indite" is [ɪndˈa͡ɪt], [ɪndˈa‍ɪt], [ɪ_n_d_ˈaɪ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

INDITE Meaning and Definition

  1. Indite is a verb that refers to the act of composing or writing, particularly in a formal or literary manner. It is often used to describe the production of written work, such as poems, essays, or formal documents.

    The term originates from Middle English, derived from the Latin word "indictare," meaning "to set forth in words" or "to declare." It carries a sense of deliberation and careful consideration in the act of writing.

    To indite is to express oneself through the written word, employing precise language and structure to convey one's thoughts, ideas, or emotions effectively. It signifies the process of carefully choosing words and constructing coherent sentences to create written work that reflects one's literary skill and creativity.

    Inditing entails not only the physical act of writing but also the intellectual process behind it. It involves organizing thoughts, formulating arguments, developing narrative arcs, or crafting poetic verses. Indite is often associated with more formal or sophisticated writing, focusing on style, substance, and poetic expression.

    It should be noted that "indite" is less commonly used in contemporary language and may be perceived as somewhat archaic. However, it retains its significance in literature and legal contexts, where deliberate and skillful writing continues to be valued.

  2. To direct, suggest, or prompt what is to be uttered or written; to compose; to commit words to writing.

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

Common Misspellings for INDITE

Etymology of INDITE

The word "indite" can be traced back to Old French "enditer", which came from Latin "indictare" meaning "to proclaim" or "to declare". Latin "indictare" ultimately derived from "in-" (indicating intensification) and "dicare" (meaning "to say" or "to speak"). Over time, the meaning of "indictare" shifted to "to dictate", indicating the act of composing or writing something. In Middle English, the word "indite" emerged with the same sense of composing or writing, and it has been in use since then.

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Conjugate verb Indite

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have indited
you would have indited
he/she/it would have indited
we would have indited
they would have indited
I would have indite
you would have indite
he/she/it would have indite
we would have indite
they would have indite

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been inditing
you would have been inditing
he/she/it would have been inditing
we would have been inditing
they would have been inditing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would indite
you would indite
he/she/it would indite
we would indite
they would indite

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be inditing
you would be inditing
he/she/it would be inditing
we would be inditing
they would be inditing

FUTURE

I will indite
you will indite
he/she/it will indite
we will indite
they will indite

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be inditing
you will be inditing
he/she/it will be inditing
we will be inditing
they will be inditing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have indited
you will have indited
he/she/it will have indited
we will have indited
they will have indited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been inditing
you will have been inditing
he/she/it will have been inditing
we will have been inditing
they will have been inditing

IMPERATIVE

you indite
we let´s indite

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to indite

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was inditing
you were inditing
he/she/it was inditing
we were inditing
they were inditing

PAST PARTICIPLE

indited

PAST PERFECT

I had indited
you had indited
he/she/it had indited
we had indited
they had indited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been inditing
you had been inditing
he/she/it had been inditing
we had been inditing
they had been inditing

PRESENT

I indite
you indite
he/she/it indites
we indite
they indite

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am inditing
you are inditing
he/she/it is inditing
we are inditing
they are inditing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inditing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have indited
you have indited
he/she/it has indited
we have indited
they have indited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been inditing
you have been inditing
he/she/it has been inditing
we have been inditing
they have been inditing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it indite

SIMPLE PAST

I indited
you indited
he/she/it indited
we indited
they indited

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