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imparipinnate

imparipinnate

9.9
A leaf with a single leaflet at the tip so it has an odd number of leaflets
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪmpærɪˈpɪneɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : imparipinnado
  • The ash tree has imparipinnate leaves, which means there is a single leaflet at the tip of each leaf.

Examples

  • The imparipinnate leaf structure is common in many leguminous plants.

  • The botanist identified the species by its imparipinnate leaf arrangement.

  • Many legumes display imparipinnate leaves as a distinguishing feature.

  • Is this plant imparipinnate or compound?

  • Many legumes display imparipinnate leaves, which have a single terminal leaflet, making them easily identifiable.

  • The ash tree is known for its imparipinnate leaves, characterized by one leaflet at the end of each stem.

  • In botany classes, students learn that imparipinnate leaves possess an odd number of leaflets due to the single terminal leaflet.

Synonyms

odd-pinnate
vsimparipinnate
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf with pairs of small leaves and one small leaf at the tip

has identical meaning but uses a different technical term form

Surface Forms

imparipinnate positive
imparipinnater comparative
imparipinnatest superlative

Morphology

imparipinnate = paripinnate (semi-transparent) = im + pari + pinnate

Formed by regular negative prefix 'im-' + the technical botanical term 'paripinnate', so formation is regular but specialist vocabulary limits transparent access for general learners.

Etymology

Imparipinnate comes from Latin parts: im- meaning 'not', par meaning 'equal', and pinnate from a Latin word for 'feather'. So an imparipinnate leaf is a feather-like leaf that is 'not equal' at the tip, with a single extra leaflet at the end, giving an odd number of leaflets.