intergrade
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈɡreɪd/
KK: /ɪntərˈgreɪd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To gradually blend or merge into one another through a series of stages or forms.
Example
The two species tend to intergrade in areas where their habitats overlap.
Tense Forms
Past: intergraded
Past Participle: intergraded
Conversation
Did you notice how the colors in the painting seem to intergrade so smoothly?
Yeah, it creates such a beautiful effect!
I love when different shades intergrade like that; it makes everything feel harmonious.
Absolutely! It’s like the artist really knew how to blend them perfectly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blend
merge
transition
Antonyms
separate
divide
disconnect
noun
Definition
A stage or form that occurs between two different types or categories, often showing characteristics of both.
Example
The intergrade between the two species shows a mix of traits from both.
Conversation
Have you ever heard about the concept of intergrade?
Yeah, it refers to a transitional stage, right?
Exactly! I find it fascinating how things evolve through different intergrade forms.
Root Explanation
Intergrade → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "grade" (from Latin "gradus", meaning step or degree). The word describes a process that occurs between different grades or levels.
Memory Tip
Think of something that happens 'between' ('inter-') different 'steps' or 'levels' — that's what intergrade means.
Visually Confused Words
anterograde
antegrade
undergrade