Digitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Digitation is a noun meaning (zoology, botany) Any of various finger-like processes (outgrowths) found in plant and animal tissues.
Meaning
(zoology, botany) Any of various finger-like processes (outgrowths) found in plant and animal tissues.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Touching; manipulation with the fingers.
Example Sentences
At length, I resorted to the only present remedy, that of vain attempts at digitation, [...] where the pain my fingers gave me in striving for admission, though they procured me a slight satisfaction for the present, started an apprehension, which I could not be easy until I had communicated to Phoebe and received her explanations upon it.
Word Forms
- digitations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dactylology, digit, dactyly, dabbing, digladiation, dibs.
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