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Definition of intercommunicate

intercommunicate

/ˌɪn.tɚ.kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪt/
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Adjective:intercommunicative
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Past Simple:intercommunicated
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Past Participle:intercommunicated
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Present Participle:intercommunicating
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intercommunicate Lexical Profile

• verb

1

To communicate mutually or reciprocally with one another; to exchange information, signals, or ideas between two or more people, groups, or systems.

Example

"Modern smart devices are designed to intercommunicate seamlessly across a wireless network."

2

To have a mutual passage, opening, or direct connection from one to another (especially of rooms, passages, or anatomical cavities).

Example

"The two guest bedrooms on the upper floor intercommunicate through a shared balcony and an adjoining door."

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• Rhymes for intercommunicate

• Nearby Words

intercity
intercollegiate
intercom
intercommunicate
intercommunication
interconnect
interconnected

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the prefix inter- ('between, mutually') and communicate, from Latin communicatus, past participle of communicare ('to share or impart').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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