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lobate

/ˈloʊ.beɪt/

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adjective

/ˈloʊ.beɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывающий то, что имеет лопасти или разделено на округлые выступы.

Describes something that has lobes or is divided into rounded projections.

  1. Having lobesC1formal

    Possessing or resembling a lobe or lobes in shape or structure.

    ruЛопастной

    • The leaves of that plant are distinctly lobate.
    • The lobate structure of the organ helps increase its surface area.
    • Many marine creatures have lobate appendages for moving through water.

    Synonymslobatedlobedlobular

  2. Deeply indented but not fully separateC1formal

    Describing a margin or edge with deep indentations where the resulting sections are still connected at the base.

    ruЛопастной

    • The lobate pattern on the fossil indicates a complex leaf shape.
    • In botany, a lobate leaf has sinuses that do not reach the midrib.
    • The lobate outlines of the clouds gave the sky a dramatic appearance.

    Synonymslobatedlobed

    Antonymsentiresmoothundivided

Forms
  • more lobate comparative form
  • most lobate superlative form