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reticulate

reticulate

8.7
A pattern of lines like a net across a surface
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈtɪkjʊleɪt/
translation icon : reticulado
  • The scientist noted that the reticulate arrangement of blood vessels in the tissue was crucial for proper circulation.
  • reticulate thallus

Examples

  • The artist's painting featured a beautiful and intricate reticulate pattern that resembled a spider's web.

  • And every time that he stimulated in the in the reticulate nucleus, she fell into this deep despair.

  • The reticulate thallus of the lace lichen provides the most dramatic example of diffuse growth.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Many species of plants display reticulate leaf structures that help them capture sunlight efficiently.

Synonyms

reticular
vsreticulate
  • Specialized
2 8.4

Having a pattern of thin lines that cross like a net

is the neutral term for resembling or forming a network
to reticulated
vsreticulate
7.4

To make a net of lines on something

describes general netlike form or resemblance rather than formation
retiform
vsreticulate
  • Specialized
9.9

A net-like pattern of thin lines often seen in tissues

is broader and applies to network appearance beyond biology
networklike
vsreticulate
7.1

A pattern of many connected lines like leaf veins

is a general word for resembling a network rather than specific structure

How Netlike

latticed
1 5.6
reticulate
8.7
lacy
1 3.2
veined
4.4

Surface Forms

reticulate positive

Morphology

reticulate = reticule (semi-transparent) = reticul + ate

The connection to 'reticule' is clear, but the specific meaning related to network patterns is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

Reticulate comes from the Latin word reticulum, which means 'net'. So, when something is reticulate, it has a 'net-like' or web pattern, like leaf veins or the markings on a reptile's skin.