denticulate
/den'tikjuleit/ Cách viết khác : (denticulated) /den'tikjuleitid/
Definition
Adjective 1. Having a very finely toothed margin: Describes an edge, especially of a leaf, shell, or anatomical structure, that is adorned with a series of very small, tooth-like projections.
Usage
The term is primarily used in scientific and technical descriptions, particularly in botany, zoology, and anatomy, to precisely describe the form of edges or margins. It indicates a specific, delicate type of serration.
Examples
- Botanical Description:
- Zoological Description:
- General Description:
Advanced Usage
- "Denticulate ligament": In human anatomy, a specific ligament of the spinal cord (the ) which has a tooth-like or serrated appearance where it attaches.
Variants and Related Words
- Denticulated (adj.): A less common variant with the same meaning as "denticulate."
- Denticulation (n.): The state or condition of being denticulate; a single small tooth-like projection on a denticulate margin.
Synonyms
- Serrated: Notched or toothed like a saw (can be coarser than denticulate).
- Crenulate: Having a margin with small, rounded scallops or teeth.
- Toothed: Having teeth or tooth-like projections (a more general term).
Antonyms
- Entire: Having a smooth, continuous margin without any teeth, notches, or lobes.
- Smooth: Having an even, regular surface or edge without projections.
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having a very finely toothed margin
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