How Do You Spell SEQUESTRATED?

Pronunciation: [sˈiːkwɪstɹˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "sequestrated," spelled /sɪˈkwɛstrətɪd/, refers to the act of taking possession of something, often by force or legal means. The "s" at the beginning of the word is pronounced as "s," while the "e" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The "qu" combination is pronounced as "kw," which is followed by the "e" pronounced as a short "e." The word then ends with the "strated" pronounced as "stray-ted." The phonetic transcription helps in understanding the proper pronunciation of the word.

SEQUESTRATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Sequestrated refers to the act of isolating or separating something or someone from its surroundings or others. It is an adjective that describes a state of being secluded, isolated, or set apart from common interaction, often on purpose or for a specific reason.

    The term can be used in various contexts. In legal terms, sequestration can refer to the act of taking a person's property into custody by a legal authority, typically to settle a debt or legal dispute. The property may be sequestered by court order until a resolution is reached or until the verdict is rendered. This action ensures that the property remains secure and is not tampered with during the legal proceedings.

    In a broader sense, the concept of sequestration can also apply to individuals who voluntarily remove themselves from society or social interaction. This could be due to personal circumstances, such as the need for alone time or solitude, or because of a desire to temporarily escape from the pressures or distractions of the outside world.

    Furthermore, sequestration can be used to describe the process of isolating or setting apart natural resources, such as water or forests, for conservation or protection purposes. In this sense, these resources are sequestrated to preserve them from overuse or to maintain their functionality within an ecosystem.

    Overall, sequestrated refers to the act of intentionally separating or isolating something or someone, either by legal action, personal choice, or environmental management.

  2. Taken possession of for behoof of creditors.

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

Common Misspellings for SEQUESTRATED

Etymology of SEQUESTRATED

The word "sequestrated" derives from the Latin word "sequestratus", which is the past participle form of the verb "sequestrare". "Sequestrare" is a compound of "sequester", meaning "a trustee", and the suffix "-are" denoting the verbal action. In Latin, "sequestrare" was used to refer to a process of placing property or money under the control of a trustee until a dispute was settled or a debt was repaid. Over time, the term "sequestrated" expanded in usage and came to encompass the act of isolating or separating something or someone from others.

Conjugate verb Sequestrated

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sequestrated
we will have sequestrated
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they will have sequestrated

PAST

I sequestrated
we sequestrated
you sequestrated
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they sequestrated

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I sequestrate
we sequestrate
you sequestrate
he/she/it sequestrates
they sequestrate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sequestrated
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you have sequestrated
he/she/it has sequestrated
they have sequestrated
I am sequestrating
we are sequestrating
you are sequestrating
he/she/it is sequestrating
they are sequestrating
I was sequestrating
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I will be sequestrating
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I have been sequestrating
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I will have been sequestrating
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I would have sequestrated
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I would be sequestrating
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I would have been sequestrating
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