bipinnate
|bi-pin-nate|
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/baɪˈpɪneɪt/
twice-divided feather-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bipinnate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bipinnatus,' where 'bi-' meant 'two' and 'pinnatus' meant 'feathered.'
Historical Evolution
'bipinnatus' transformed into the English word 'bipinnate' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two sets of feather-like divisions,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaflets arranged on either side of a common axis, with each leaflet further divided into smaller leaflets.
The fern has bipinnate leaves, giving it a feathery appearance.
Synonyms
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