pilous
/'pailous/ Cách viết khác : (pilous) /'pailəs/
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Definition
Adjective: - Covered with hairs, especially fine, soft ones. This term describes a surface that has a noticeable amount of hair or a downy, furry texture.
Usage
The word "pilous" is a specialized, primarily biological or medical adjective. It is used to describe organisms, body parts, or surfaces that are hairy or covered in a fine, soft fur. It is a formal and technical term, not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The pilous leaves of the plant helped it retain moisture in the arid climate.
- Under the microscope, the insect's leg revealed a pilous surface structure.
- Certain mammalian species have distinct pilous regions on their skin.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: The standard forms "more pilous" and "most pilous" are used, as "pilous" is not a common adjective that takes "-er" or "-est" suffixes.
- The caterpillar's dorsal side was more pilous than its ventral side.
- Used in scientific descriptions to denote a specific type of hairiness, often implying a soft, downy quality rather than coarse hair.
Variants and Related Words
- Pilose (adjective): A direct synonym, meaning covered with soft hair. The terms "pilous" and "pilose" are often used interchangeably in scientific contexts.
- The stem was pilose, with tiny white hairs.
- Pilosity (noun): The quality or state of being pilose; hairiness.
- The pilosity of the seed aids in its dispersal by wind.
Synonyms
- Hairy: Having a lot of hair.
- Pubescent: Covered with short, soft hair; downy.
- Fuzzy: Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture.
- Villous: Covered with long, soft, unmatted hairs.
Antonyms
- Glabrous: Smooth; having a surface without hairs or projections.
- Bald: Lacking hair on a surface where it might be expected.
- Hairless: Without hair.
Adjective
- covered with hairs especially fine soft ones