👉 In linguistics, "stipate" is a term used to describe an object or thing that is not physical but is perceived as so by the speaker. It can also refer to an idea or concept that does not exist in reality. For example, if someone says "I have a toothache," it might be considered a stipate because the person perceives their own tooth pain as something they are experiencing rather than an external physical object like a toothbrush or toothpaste.