Definition and Synonyms for Estivate

Definition of Estivate

1. Sleep during summer Verb

Synonyms for word "estivate"

aestivate

Semanticaly linked words with "estivate"

Lexical Analysis for "estivate"

estivation
Noun
derivation
1
1. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
hibernate
Verb
antonym
1
1. sleep during winter

Words Rhyme with estivate

Etymology for estivate

etymologically related aestiferous
variant:orthography aestivate
etymologically related aestivated
etymologically related aestivates
etymologically related aestivating
etymologically related estival
variant:orthography æstivate
is derived from estival
is derived from estivated
is derived from estivates
is derived from estivating
is derived from estivation