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trilobated

trilobated

9.9
A leaf or plant part divided into three separate sections
  • adjective
  • /ˌtraɪloʊˈbeɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trilobado
  • The trilobated leaves help botanists identify this rare species in the wild.

Examples

  • The tree's trilobated foliage made it stand out among the more common oval-leaved plants.

  • The trilobated leaves of this plant are clearly defined and easy to recognize.

  • A trilobated pattern is visible on each leaf blade of the specimen.

  • Look at that trilobated leaf!

  • Is this leaf trilobated?

  • Each trilobated leaf creates a unique silhouette that distinguishes it from other species.

  • When studying the plant, notice how the trilobated structure of the leaves aids in identification.

Synonyms

trilobal
vstrilobated
  • Specialized
1 8.0

Something that has three rounded parts

focuses on clear lobes rather than rounded projection shapes
trilobed
vstrilobated
  • Specialized
7.9

It has three separate rounded parts like some leaves

is the same meaning but is a different written form
trilobate
vstrilobated
  • Specialized
9.9

Having three separate parts like a maple leaf

is the same meaning but has a different spelling or form
trifid
vstrilobated
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf or petal divided into three parts

is narrower, referring mainly to leaves rather than any organ
three-lobed
vstrilobated
6.3

Having three rounded parts that stick out, like some leaves or arches

stresses distinct separation of lobes rather than general presence

Surface Forms

trilobated positive

Morphology

trilobated = trilobate (transparent) = tri + lobe + ate + ed

Formed by adding the adjectival/past-participial suffix '-ed' to 'trilobate'; the relation is a regular adjectival derivation.

Etymology

Trilobated comes from tri- meaning 'three' and lobe meaning 'rounded part', the same 'lobe' you see in earlobe. So trilobated describes a leaf that is divided into three rounded sections.