Denticulate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Denticulate is an adjective meaning (botany, zoology) Finely dentate, as a leaf edge; bearing many small toothlike structures.
Meaning
(botany, zoology) Finely dentate, as a leaf edge; bearing many small toothlike structures.
More Meanings
- (architecture) Having dentils or denticules.
- A denticulated object.
Example Sentences
[…]the mouth is formed by a rather strong tooth over a denticulate margin, confronting what may be called the upper jaw,
Selaginella tarda differs from S. sertata in that the plants are smaller and lacking flagelliform shoots, the leaves are denticulate, and the median leaves are not peltate.
Each is embellished with Italian Renaissance-inspired detail, including rusticated stonework, pedimented window hoods, consoles, cartouches, a denticulate cornice and a roof-mounted balustrade
Word Forms
- denticulates
Synonyms for denticulate
Depending on context, synonyms include denticulated, rough.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rough, coarsely, dendrodont, serrate, acicular, apiculated.
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