angustisellate
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/æŋˌɡʌstɪˈsɛleɪt/
narrowly saddle-shaped
Etymology
'angustisellate' originates from New Latin scientific formation, combining Latin 'angustus' meaning 'narrow' and 'sella' meaning 'saddle', with the adjectival suffix '-ate'.
'angustus' and 'sella' were combined in modern scientific Latin to form a descriptive compound that entered English as 'angustisellate'.
Initially, it meant 'narrowly saddle-shaped' in technical descriptions, and this meaning has remained stable in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
narrowly saddle-shaped; having a narrow, saddle-like depression, ridge, or contour (used in technical morphology, e.g., biology or botany).
Under the microscope, the ridge on the specimen appeared angustisellate, forming a narrow saddle-like contour across its surface.
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Last updated: 2025/08/10 09:22