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trilobed

trilobed

7.9
It has three separate rounded parts like some leaves
  • adjective
  • /ˌtraɪˈloʊbd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trilobado
  • A trilobed petal structure sets this flower apart from other varieties.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the trilobed fruit, noting its unusual symmetry.

  • The trilobed leaf is unique to this plant species.

  • The oak tree has trilobed leaves that are easy to identify in the fall.

  • Can you identify the trilobed structure in this diagram?

  • The trilobed leaves of the maples change color beautifully in autumn.

  • She admired the trilobed design of the flower's leaves, noting their unique shape.

  • In the garden, the trilobed foliage of the plant creates a distinctive silhouette.

Synonyms

trilobal
vstrilobed
  • Specialized
1 8.0

Something that has three rounded parts

describes clear separate lobes rather than only rounded bumps
trilobate
vstrilobed
  • Specialized
9.9

Having three separate parts like a maple leaf

is identical in meaning but differs in written form or ending
trilobated
vstrilobed
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf or plant part divided into three separate sections

is the same in meaning but uses a different suffix in writing
trifid
vstrilobed
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf or petal divided into three parts

focuses mainly on leaves and similar objects rather than all organs
three-lobed
vstrilobed
6.3

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

refers to distinct lobes specifically rather than general rounded projections

How Lobed

multilobulated
  • Specialized
9.0
trilobed
  • Specialized
7.9
bilobed
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

trilobed positive

Morphology

trilobed = lobed (transparent) = tri + lobe + ed

The prefix 'tri-' clearly indicates three, and 'lobed' means having lobes, making the meaning of 'trilobed' straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Trilobed combines the prefix tri- meaning 'three' and lobe meaning 'a rounded part', like an earlobe or a brain lobe. So trilobed simply describes a leaf or petal that is divided into three rounded parts, or 'lobes'.