costate

• Adjectif désignant ce qui possède des côtes ou des structures en forme de côtes, utilisé notamment en anatomie et en botanique pour qualifier des organes ou des parties nervurées.

An obsolete adjective meaning having ribs or rib-like structures; formerly used in anatomy and botany.

1. Having a ribbed surfaceC2formal

   Describes a surface that has a rough, rib-like texture or pattern.

   Côtelé

   • The costate leaf of the plant is easily identifiable.
   • The fossil had a costate shell structure.
   • The artist used a costate pattern on the pottery.

   Synonymesfurrowedgroovedribbedridged

2. Having ribsC2formal

   Possessing ribs, either anatomically or structurally.

   costé

   • The costate skeleton of the animal was well preserved.
   • The architectural design featured costate columns.
   • The costate structure of the building provided extra support.

   Synonymesribbed