Past tense of copulate
regular verb
The past tense of copulate is copulated. The past participle is also copulated.
Forms of copulate
| Base form (V1) | copulate /ˈkɒp.jʊ.leɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | copulated |
| Past participle (V3) | copulated |
| Present participle | copulating |
| Third person singular | copulates |
Meaning of copulate
- verb To engage in sexual intercourse.
- adjective Joined; associated; coupled.
- adjective Joining subject and predicate; copulative.
Questions about the past tense of copulate
- What is the past tense of copulate?
- The past tense of copulate is copulated.
- What is the past participle of copulate?
- The past participle of copulate is copulated.
- Is copulate a regular or irregular verb?
- Copulate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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