Definition

Describing something that is bare or stripped of its covering.

Example

The denudate landscape revealed the underlying rock formations.

Conversation

Have you seen that denudate landscape after the storm?

Yeah, it looks so bare and different now!

I didn't realize how much the trees were hiding the view.

It's surprising how a little change can make everything feel so exposed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the covering or surface from something, often referring to stripping away layers or exposing what is underneath.

Example

The heavy rains can denudate the soil, leaving it bare and vulnerable to erosion.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how they denudate the trees in the park every winter?

Yeah, it's interesting to see how they clear out the branches.

I wonder if it helps the trees grow better in spring.

Root Explanation

Denudate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "nudare" (meaning to make bare or to strip). The word "denudate" means to strip away or remove covering, making something bare.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') a 'covering' ('nudare') to remember that denudate means to make something bare.

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