Imbricate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Imbricate is an adjective meaning (transitive or intransitive) To overlap in a regular pattern.
Meaning
(transitive or intransitive) To overlap in a regular pattern.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) To undergo or cause to undergo imbrication.
- Alternative form of imbricated (“overlapping”).
Example Sentences
The pileus is sessile, or sometimes narrowed at the base into a short stem, the caps often numerous and crowded together in an overlapping or imbricate manner.
Word Forms
- imbricates
- imbricating
- imbricated
Synonyms for imbricate
Depending on context, synonyms include rough, imbricated, unsmooth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rough, unsmooth, aestivation, interlap, interlace, overlace.
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