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septate

septate

9.9
Divided into parts by thin walls, like cells or tissues
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛpˌteɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : septado
  • The septate structure of the cell was fascinating.

Examples

  • The fungus is characterized by its septate hyphae, making it easy to distinguish from similar species.

  • A septate uterus can pose complications during pregnancy.

  • Under the microscope, the cells appeared septate, each separated by thin walls.

  • Some fungi are known for their septate hyphae.

  • The plant has a septate structure, dividing its inner cavity into separate compartments.

  • The septate nature of the fungus allows for efficient nutrient distribution within its cells.

  • Under the microscope, the septate tissue showed clear partitions between each cell.

Synonyms

septal
vsseptate
  • Specialized
3 8.4

Relating to a thin wall that divides parts inside the body, like in the heart or nose

describes being divided by one or more partitions

How Septate

multilobulated
  • Specialized
9.0
septate
  • Specialized
9.9
nonseptate
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

septate positive

Morphology

septate = septum (semi-transparent) = septum + ate

Formed from 'septum' + the adjectival suffix '-ate'; the morphological relation is regular but 'septum' is a technical term that many learners may not know.

Etymology

Septate comes from the Latin word septum, meaning 'partition' or 'wall'. So, something septate is 'divided' by thin walls or parts, and you can remember it from the similar word separate, which also means to 'divide'.