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pyramidalis

pyramidalis

8.8
Having a narrow triangular shape that is wider at the bottom and comes to a point
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɪrəˈmædəlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piramidal
  • In botany, the term pyramidalis describes plants with a narrow, pointed shape.

Examples

  • The species name includes pyramidalis to indicate its distinctive growth habit.

  • The tree's pyramidalis form makes it popular for formal gardens.

  • The pyramidalis shape of the structure is quite unique.

  • This plant exhibits a pyramidalis growth habit.

  • In botany, the term pyramidalis describes plants that have a narrow, pointed shape typical of pyramids.

  • This decorative tree exhibits a pyramidalis form, making it ideal for formal landscaping.

  • The architecture of the ancient temple features a pyramidalis design that attracts many visitors.

Synonyms

pyramidal
vspyramidalis
3 6.6

A shape with a flat base and sloping sides that meet at a point

is used mainly as a scientific name element to describe such growth habits
pyramidical
vspyramidalis
7.4

A shape with a flat base and sloping sides that meet at a point

is used mainly as a scientific name element to describe such growth habits
pyramidic
vspyramidalis
7.8

Shaped like a pyramid

is used mainly as a scientific name element to describe such growth habits

Compounds

Campanula pyramidalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall garden plant from southeastern Europe with many blue, bell-shaped flowers

Ajuga pyramidalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A low evergreen plant with blue flower spikes used to cover ground in gardens

Surface Forms

pyramidalis positive

Morphology

pyramidalis = pyramid (semi-transparent) = pyramid + alis

The meaning 'pyramid-shaped' follows directly from 'pyramid' + the Latin adjectival suffix '-alis', but the suffix is a Latin form not widely productive in everyday English.

Etymology

Pyramidalis comes from pyramid, a word for a 'pointed' or 'triangular' shape like the famous stone buildings. So, when a plant is called pyramidalis, it means the plant grows in a narrow, pyramid-like form.