Definition

Adjective: - Having a form that resembles a tongue; long, flat, and often rounded or pointed at one end, similar to the shape of the human tongue.

Usage

This adjective is used to describe the physical form of an object, leaf, or part that is elongated and typically broadest near the base, tapering to a point or rounded tip.

Examples

• The plant has distinctive tongue-shaped leaves that are dark green and glossy.
• They found a tongue-shaped piece of driftwood on the beach.
• The architectural detail featured a tongue-shaped ornament.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Description: Frequently used in botany and horticulture to describe leaf morphology (e.g., "ligulate" is a more technical synonym).
  • The succulent's fleshy, tongue-shaped leaves help it store water.

Variants and Related Words

• Lingulate (adj.): A more formal, often scientific, synonym meaning tongue-shaped.
• Linguiform (adj.): Another technical term with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Lingulate
• Linguiform
• Strap-shaped (in some botanical contexts, though this can imply a different proportion)

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms, but shapes like "round," "heart-shaped," or "needle-shaped" describe contrasting forms.

Adjective

1. shaped like a tongue