inspissated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈspɪs.eɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈspɪs.ə.teɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made thicker or denser, often by the process of evaporation or concentration.
Example
The inspissated syrup was perfect for making candy.
Conversation
Have you tried that new soup from the deli?
Not yet, but I heard it's really inspissated and flavorful.
Yeah, I love when soups are thick and hearty like that.
Same here! It makes them so much more satisfying.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thickened
concentrated
dense
Antonyms
thin
watery
dilute
verb
Definition
To make something thicker or denser, often by removing liquid.
Example
The chef inspissated the sauce to enhance its flavor and texture.
Tense Forms
Past: inspissated
Past Participle: inspissated
Conversation
Did you see how thick that sauce became after it inspissated on the stove?
Yeah, it looked like it was ready for pasta right away!
I didn't expect it to inspissate so much while simmering.
Root Explanation
Inspissated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "spissare" (meaning to thicken). The word describes the process of making something thicker or denser, often used in the context of liquids.
Memory Tip
Think of 'thickening' something by putting it 'into' a denser state — that's what inspissated means.
Visually Confused Words
uninspissated
unspissated
spissated