twice-pinnate
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/twaɪs ˈpɪneɪt/
leaflets divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'twice-pinnate' originates from the combination of 'twice' and 'pinnate', where 'pinnate' comes from Latin 'pinnatus', meaning 'feathered'.
Historical Evolution
'Pinnate' changed from the Latin word 'pinnatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'pinnate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pinnate' meant 'feathered', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having leaflets arranged on either side of the stem'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaflets that are themselves pinnately divided.
The fern has twice-pinnate leaves, giving it a delicate appearance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 10:40