foliate

An adjective describing something that is leaf-like or has leaves; now rarely used in modern English.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то листоподобное или имеющее листья; в современном английском используется редко.esAdjetivo que describe algo con forma de hoja o que tiene hojas; de uso poco frecuente en el inglés moderno.frAdjectif décrivant quelque chose de foliacé ou portant des feuilles, ou formé de lamelles ou de feuillets ; rare en anglais moderne.deAdjektiv, das etwas Blattartiges oder mit Blättern Versehenes beschreibt; im modernen Englisch selten verwendet.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo semelhante a uma folha ou que possui folhas; no inglês moderno é usado raramente.zh形容词，形容某物像叶子或长有叶子的；现代英语中很少使用。arصفة تصف شيئًا يشبه الورق أو له أوراق، وتُستخدم في العربية عادةً في السياقات النباتية والمعمارية.

1. Ornamented with foliage or foils C1 formal art

   Decorated or adorned with leaf-shaped designs or foil patterns.

   • The cathedral's foliate capitals were intricately carved with oak leaves.
   • She admired the foliate borders of the medieval manuscript.
   • The artist created a foliate pattern along the ceiling beam.
   • The ancient vase featured a foliate motif around its rim.

   ruУкрашенный листвой или листообразными элементамиesfoliado, adornado con hojas o follajefrorné de feuillages ou de feuillesdeMit Blattwerk verziertptOrnamentado com folhagem ou elementos foliáceoszh饰有叶形图案的arمُزَخْرَفٌ بِأَوْرَاقِ الشَّجَرِ أَوْ صَفَائِحِ الزَّخْرَفَةِ

   Synonyms: foliagedfoliated

2. Having the form or shape of a leaf C1 formal scientific

   Resembling a leaf or having a specified number or kind of leaves.

   • The plant has compound leaves that are trifoliate.
   • This lichen species is known for its foliate structure.
   • The unifoliate leaves of the orchid are quite distinctive.
   • Many ferns have highly foliate fronds that unfurl in spring.

   ruИмеющий форму листаesfoliáceo, con forma de hojafrEn forme de feuilledeBlattform habendptQue tem forma de folhazh叶形的arعلى شكل ورقة

   Synonyms: foliaceous

3. Having thin leaflike layers C1 formal scientific

   Describes metamorphic rock that exhibits a layered or foliated texture, like slate or schist.

   • The foliate structure of the rock is due to intense pressure during mountain building.
   • Schist is a classic example of a foliate metamorphic rock.
   • Geologists study the orientation of foliate layers to understand tectonic forces.
   • This region contains large deposits of foliate gneiss.

   ruИмеющий тонкие листоподобные слоиesfoliado (con capas finas como hojas)frFeuilletédeBlättrig geschichtetptQue tem finas camadas semelhantes a folhaszh具有薄片状层理的arذو طبقات رقيقة شبيهة بالورق

   Synonyms: foliatedlayered

   Antonyms: massive

• more foliate comparative form
• most foliate superlative form

A verb meaning to produce or form leaves, or to number the leaves of a manuscript, often used in technical or botanical contexts.

ruГлагол, означающий образовывать листья или нумеровать листы рукописи; часто используется в техническом или ботаническом контексте.esVerbo que significa formar hojas, cubrirse de follaje, o numerar las hojas de un manuscrito; se usa en contextos botánicos o técnicos.frVerbe signifiant former des feuilles ou numéroter les folios d'un manuscrit ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou botanique.deVerb, das bedeutet, Blätter zu bilden oder die Blätter einer Handschrift zu nummerieren; wird oft in technischem oder botanischem Kontext verwendet.ptVerbo que significa produzir ou cobrir-se de folhas, ou numerar as folhas de um manuscrito ou livro; usado em contextos botânicos ou técnicos de encadernação e catalogação.zh动词，指长出叶子或覆盖叶子，也指给手稿编页号；常用于植物学或技术语境。arفعل يعني تكوين الأوراق أو إنتاجها، أو ترقيم أوراق المخطوطة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات التقنية أو النباتية.

1. Hammer into thin flat foils C2 formal technical

   To beat or roll metal into extremely thin sheets or foils.

   • The goldsmith foliated the gold into delicate leaves.
   • This ancient technique of foliating metals is rarely used today.
   • The artisan carefully foliated the silver until it was translucent.

   ruРасплющивать в тонкие листыesLaminar en láminas finasfrFeuillarder (un métal)deZu dünnen Folien ausschlagenptLaminar em folhas finaszh锤成薄箔arطرق المعدن إلى صفائح رقيقة

   Synonyms: beat outflattenlaminateroll

2. Decorate with leaves C2 formal art

   To adorn or embellish a surface with leaf-like patterns or actual leaves.

   • The manuscript was beautifully foliated with gold leaf.
   • The cathedral's ceiling is foliated with intricate carvings of oak leaves.
   • She foliated the pottery with delicate hand-painted foliage.

   ruУкрашать листьямиesDecorar con hojasfrDécorer de feuillesdeMit Blättern verzierenptOrnar com folhaszh用叶子装饰arتزيين بالأوراق

3. Coat or back with metal foil C2 formal technical

   To apply a thin layer of metal foil to the surface of an object, often for protection or decoration.

   • The mirror was foliated with a layer of silver to enhance reflection.
   • In restoration, they foliated the frame with brass foil.
   • The jeweler foliated the pendant with a thin sheet of platinum.

   ruФольгироватьesCubrir o forrar con papel de metalfrfeuillerdeFoliierenptFolhearzh贴金属箔arتغليف بالرقائق المعدنية

   Synonyms: foillaminateoverlayplateveneer

4. Number the pages of a book or manuscript C2 formal

   To assign page numbers to the leaves (folios) of a book or manuscript.

   • The librarian carefully foliated the antique manuscript.
   • Before binding, the pages must be foliated sequentially.
   • He foliated the entire volume by hand, adding Roman numerals.

   ruНумеровать страницыesFoliarfrFolioterdeSeiten nummerierenptNumerar páginaszh编排页码arترقيم الصفحات

   Synonyms: folionumberpagepaginate

5. Grow leaves C2 formal scientific

   To produce leaves; used primarily in botany to describe the process of leaf development.

   • The trees begin to foliate in early spring.
   • This plant foliates rapidly after the rainy season.
   • The researcher observed how the sapling foliated under controlled light conditions.

   ruПокрываться листвойesFoliar, echar hojasfrSe couvrir de feuillesdeBlätter bildenptCobrir-se de folhaszh长叶arإوراق النبات

• foliated past participle
• foliated past simple
• foliating present participle
• foliates third person singular