ensiform

Examples

• All

• The plant's ensiform leaves help distinguish it from other species.

• Botanists often describe iris blades as ensiform due to their sharp, elongated shape.

• She studied the fossil's ensiform structure under the microscope for further classification.

• The ensiform leaf of the plant resembles a sword.

• Many species of grass have ensiform leaves.

• To identify the species accurately, she noted the plant's ensiform features, which included narrow and sharp leaves.

• The fossils displayed an ensiform shape, indicating they were part of an ancient aquatic plant adapted for survival.

Synonyms

S

swordlike

vsensiform

5.7

Having a long narrow pointed shape like a sword

is the same shape presented as the key term

S

sword-shaped

vsensiform

5.3

Long, narrow and pointed like a sword blade

is the same shape but not limited to plant parts

B

bladelike

vsensiform

6.3

Narrow and flat, getting thinner at the end like a knife

is more specific to a long narrow pointed form than general tool shapes

B

bladed

vsensiform

5.1

Having one or more thin, sharp parts used to cut, like a knife

refers specifically to the long narrow pointed shape rather than equipment

Antonyms

B

blunt

109 1.0

An object with a dull edge or tip that does not cut well

R

rounded

1 2.4

Having a smooth, curved shape with no sharp points

Compounds

E

ensiform leaf

• Specialized

9.9

A long narrow leaf shaped like a sword

How Narrow

needlelike

1 4.9

ensiform

• Specialized

9.9

lance-shaped

• Specialized

6.4

elongated

9 4.5

broad

224 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology