areolate

9.9

Having a surface divided into small separate areas like a net

adjective
/ˈɛəriəˌleɪt/

Specialized

: areolado

Under the microscope, the areolate structure of the tissue became apparent.

Examples

The leaves of this cactus have an areolate pattern that helps conserve water.
In histology, certain glands are described as areolate due to their divided sections.
The plant's leaves were areolate and distinct.
This species features areolate patterns on its surface.
The leaves of this cactus have an areolate pattern that helps conserve water.
Under the microscope, the areolate structure of the tissue became apparent.
In histology, certain glands are described as areolate due to their divided sections.

Synonyms

areolar

vsareolate

Specialized

9.9

Thin tissue with many small spaces that helps hold and support parts of the body

is a surface divided into small areas rather than focusing on tissue

alveolate

vsareolate

Specialized

9.9

Having small hollow spaces like a honeycomb

describes a divided surface without implying hollow cavities

faveolate

vsareolate

Specialized

9.9

A surface with many small honeycomb-like holes

focuses on divided areas rather than specifically cell like hollows

How Divided

areolate

Specialized

9.9

pitted

4.4

netted

4.4

smooth

256 1.0

Surface Forms

areolate positive

Morphology

areolate = areola (transparent) = areola + ate

The adjective is formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ate' to the noun 'areola' to mean 'having small areas or areolae', so the meaning follows directly from the base.

Etymology

Areolate comes from areola, a small form of area that means 'small area' or 'open space'. So, something areolate looks split into many little areas, like a honeycomb, and that is why the word means 'having a surface divided into small spaces'.