angulate
- adjective
- /ˈæŋɡjʊˌleɪt/
- The insect's angulate antennae help distinguish it from similar species.
Examples
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Modern furniture often features angulate forms to create a striking visual impression.
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The mountain ridge had a distinctly angulate profile against the evening sky.
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The angulate design of the building caught everyone's attention.
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This sculpture has an angulate form that emphasizes its modernity.
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The architect designed an impressive building with angulate features that make it stand out.
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The artist preferred angulate shapes in her sculptures to convey a sense of movement.
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The insect's angulate body allows it to blend in with the sharp edges of the leaves.
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How Angular
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Angulate as an adjective comes from the same root that means 'angle' or 'corner', like in angle and triangle. That's why something called angulate has noticeable angles or a cornered shape.