Definition

Existing without having been made or formed; not created by any process.

Example

The concept of the universe being increate suggests it has always existed in some form.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some ideas seem to be increate?

Yeah, it's interesting to think about where inspiration comes from.

I wonder if our best thoughts are just waiting to be discovered, like they're already increate in our minds.

That makes sense! It's like we're just uncovering what's already there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Increate is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "creare" (meaning to create). The word refers to something that is not created or is uncreated, often used in philosophical contexts to describe the eternal or divine nature of existence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'to create' ('creare') — this helps you remember that increate refers to something that is not created.

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