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bicornate

bicornate

9.9
Having two horn-shaped parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪˈkɔrnɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bicorne
  • Certain species of antelope have distinctly bicornate horns.

Examples

  • A bicornate uterus can affect pregnancy outcomes.

  • The fossil was identified by its bicornate skull structure.

  • The bicornate horns are striking.

  • Is this plant bicornate?

  • A bicornate uterus can affect pregnancy outcomes.

  • Certain species of antelope have distinctly bicornate horns.

  • The fossil was identified by its bicornate skull structure.

Synonyms

bicornuous
vsbicornate
  • Specialized
9.9

A thing that has two horn-shaped parts, often in animals or body parts

is used more broadly in both anatomical and zoological contexts
bicorn
vsbicornate
9.9

Having two horns or horn-like parts

is used mainly in anatomical or zoological contexts rather than generally
bicorned
vsbicornate
9.9

With two horns or horn-shaped parts

refers to paired horn shaped parts more generally rather than only projections
bicornuate
vsbicornate
  • Specialized
9.9

An organ that has two parts shaped like horns, for example the uterus in some mammals

applies more generally across organs and species rather than to that organ

Surface Forms

bicornate positive

Morphology

bicornate = cornu (semi-transparent) = bi + corn + ate

The suffix '-ate' forms an adjective from 'cornu', but the meaning may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

Bicornate comes from the parts bi- meaning 'two' and cornu meaning 'horn'. Just like unicorn is 'one horn', bicornate means 'two-horned', which is why scientists use it for animals or body parts that have two horn-like shapes.