angulatogibbous
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/ˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪtoʊˌɡɪbəs/
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/ˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪtəʊˌɡɪbəs/
angular and bulging
Etymology
'angulatogibbous' originates from scientific Neo-Latin elements, combining 'angulatus' (‘angular’) with English 'gibbous' from Latin 'gibbosus' (‘hump-backed’).
'angulatus' (Latin) + 'gibbosus' (Latin, via English 'gibbous') formed a Neo-Latin/scientific compound that entered specialized English description as 'angulatogibbous'.
Initially, it referred narrowly to forms that were both angular and hump-like in scientific description; the sense has remained largely the same in modern technical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both angular outlines and a bulging or hump-like swelling; especially said of biological forms such as shells, leaves, or ridges.
The species is recognized by its angulatogibbous shell and sharply keeled whorls.
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Adjective 2
of a form or surface: marked by pronounced angles with localized convex swellings, giving a rugged, humped appearance.
Under raking light, the vase’s angulatogibbous profile became dramatically evident.
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Last updated: 2025/08/10 03:37