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unlobed

unlobed

8.5
A leaf or plant part with a smooth edge and no rounded parts
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈloʊbd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin lóbulos
  • The simple, unlobed leaves make identification of the species straightforward.

Examples

  • When compared with the lobed types, the unlobed specimens are easier to sketch.

  • This leaf is unlobed.

  • This maple variety is known for its unlobed foliage unlike the typical deeply cut leaves.

  • The flower is unlobed!

  • The simple, unlobed leaves make identification of the species straightforward.

  • This maple variety is known for its unlobed foliage, which differentiates it from the typical varieties with deeply cut leaves.

  • When comparing various plants, the unlobed specimens stand out for their smooth edges.

Synonyms

lobeless
vsunlobed
1 6.1

Having no separate rounded parts, like some leaves or organs

has the same meaning but is a different word form
unsubdivided
vsunlobed
  • Specialized
8.2

A leaf with one whole surface and no separate parts

focuses on lack of separated rounded sections rather than general absence of cuts

Antonyms

lobed
6.5

Having deep pointed or rounded parts around the edge like a maple leaf

How Lobed

two-lobed
  • Specialized
6.7
unlobed
  • Specialized
8.5

Surface Forms

unlobed positive

Morphology

unlobed = lobed (transparent) = un + lobe + ed

The prefix un- straightforwardly negates the adjective 'lobed' (derived from 'lobe'), yielding 'not having lobes', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Unlobed is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and lobe meaning 'a rounded part', as in earlobe. That's why an unlobed leaf or organ 'has no lobes' and looks smooth at the edge with no deep cuts.