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pinnate

/ˈpɪn.eɪt/

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adjective

/ˈpɪn.eɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает расположение листьев или листочков, при котором они располагаются по обе стороны от центрального стебля, напоминая перо.

Describes a leaf or leaflet arrangement where leaflets are arranged on opposite sides of a central stem, resembling a feather.

  1. Leaf shapeC2formal

    Describing a leaf that is feather-like in structure, with leaflets arranged on both sides of a central stem.

    ruПеристый

    • The fern has pinnate leaves that are very delicate.
    • Many compound leaves are pinnate, like those of the walnut tree.
    • Botanists classify this plant by its pinnate leaf arrangement.

    Synonymsfeatherlikepennatepinnated

Forms
  • more pinnate comparative form
  • most pinnate superlative form