crenate
- adjective
- /ˈkrēˌnāt/
- Specialized
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crenado
- Some oak leaves are characterized by their crenate margins, creating a wavy appearance.
Examples
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Look at those crenate edges on the leaf!
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Under the microscope, the cell membrane appeared crenate due to uneven shrinkage.
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The crenate edges of the leaves help distinguish this plant from similar species.
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The crenate leaves of the plant are quite unique.
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Some oak leaves are characterized by their crenate margins, creating a wavy appearance.
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The crenate edges of the leaves help distinguish this plant from similar species.
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Look at those crenate edges on the leaf!
Synonyms
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An edge with a row of small rounded curves often on cloth or plates
Having an edge with small rounded notches like many leaves and cells
Having small rounded teeth along the edge, like on leaves or shells
An edge with many small round notches
Antonyms
Compounds
How Notched
Surface Forms
Morphology
crenate = cren (opaque) = cren + ate
The combining form 'cren-' is not a familiar standalone English base and the adjective is a specialized botanical term, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from the parts.
Etymology
Crenate comes from the Latin root crena meaning 'notch', and the same root appears in the English word crenel, a small notch on a castle wall. So a crenate leaf has many small rounded notches or scallops along its edge.