Elongately
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Elongately is an adverb meaning (uncommon, chiefly biology) In an elongate way.
Meaning
(uncommon, chiefly biology) In an elongate way.
Example Sentences
The shell is moderately large, elongately conical, with an elevated spire and an obtuse apex.
Kimberley Spear-heads. Pig. 1. Elongately-lanceolatc, angular on one face, with remains of gum-mounting at base. Fig. 2. Elongately-lanceolatc, glass, with a more decided angularity.
Conscutum ±2.54 mm long by ±1.61 mm wide, reddish-brown, elongately ovate, widest at level of coxae IV; in engorged specimens body wall expands laterally and posterolaterally, a short broadly rounded posterior process may be present.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elongatedly, elongationally, lengthily, oblongly, longways, longsomely.
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