intenerate Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*ten"er*ate transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Intenerated ; present participle & verbal noun Intenerating

Definitions

1. To make tender or sensitive; to soften.

   Fear intenerates the heart. Bp. Hall.

   So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement. Jer. Taylor.

In*ten"er*ate adjective

Definitions

1. Made tender or soft; softened. Obs.