acutilobate
|a-cu-ti-lo-bate|
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/əˈkjuːtɪˌloʊbeɪt/
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/əˈkjuːtɪˌləʊbeɪt/
sharp-lobed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acutilobate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acutus' meaning 'sharp' and 'lobatus' meaning 'lobed'.
Historical Evolution
'acutus' transformed into the English word 'acute', and 'lobatus' into 'lobate', eventually forming the modern English word 'acutilobate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having sharp lobes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having acute or pointed lobes.
The acutilobate leaves of the plant were distinctively sharp.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 13:36