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Definition of herniate

herniate

/ˈhɜːr.ni.eɪt/
her · ni · ate
Adjective:herniated
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Past Simple:herniated
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Past Participle:herniated
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Present Participle:herniating
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herniate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To protrude abnormally through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it, or to cause an organ or tissue to form a hernia.

Example

"Heavy lifting with improper posture can cause a spinal disc to herniate and press against nearby nerves."

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• Nearby Words

hermitage
hermon
hernia
herniate
hero
heroic
heroically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun hernia (from Latin hernia, meaning 'rupture') plus the verbal suffix -ate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Herniate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/herniate
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