lobated

Thân thiện

The leaf has a lobated margin with deep, rounded indentations.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having lobes: Describes something that is divided into or has distinct, rounded projections or sections (lobes). 2. Resembling a lobe: Describes something that has the shape or form of a lobe.

Usage and Examples

• The maple leaf is a classic example of a lobated leaf shape.
• The geologist studied the lobated margin of the ancient lava flow.
• Some species of algae have lobated fronds.

Advanced Usage

• In biology, lobated is often used to describe specific anatomical features, such as certain organs, cells, or body parts that are divided into lobes.
  • Example: The researcher observed the lobated nucleus of the neutrophil under the microscope.
• In geology and geography, it can describe landforms, ice sheets, or deposits with rounded, projecting parts.
  • Example: The satellite image showed the lobated pattern of the debris flow.

Variants and Related Words

• Lobate (Adjective): An alternative form with the same meaning. (e.g., )
• Lobe (Noun): The rounded projection or part that characterizes something lobated. (e.g., )
• Lobular (Adjective): Relating to or resembling a small lobe or lobule.
• Bilobate/Lobed (Adjectives): Having two lobes; having lobes. These are more common synonyms in general usage.

Synonyms

• Lobed
• Divided (into lobes)
• Projecting (in rounded sections)

Antonyms

• Entire (especially in botany, meaning having a smooth, uninterrupted margin)
• Undivided
• Simple (in shape)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or resembling a lobe or lobes
   • a lobate tongue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lobate