What is another word for pinnately?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪne͡ɪtli] (IPA)

"Pinnately" is a word used to describe a leaf that has multiple lobes or leaflets arranged along a central axis. There are several synonyms for this word, including "feather-like," "finely divided," "compound," and "palmate." "Feather-like" is often used to describe leaves that have a central vein or midrib from which smaller leaflets branch out on either side, giving the leaf a feather-like appearance. "Finely divided" is used to describe leaves that are deeply cut into narrow lobes or leaflets. "Compound" describes leaves that are made up of several distinct leaflets. Finally, "palmate" describes leaves with lobes or leaflets that radiate out from a central point, resembling a hand or palm.

Synonyms for Pinnately:

What are the hypernyms for Pinnately?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    arrangement, pattern, arrangement pattern, feather arrangement, foliage arrangement.

Usage examples for Pinnately

C. sativum: Low aromatic herb, leaves pinnately compound, small umbels with few rays, flowers white.
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Leaves: Alternately pinnately compounded of 6 to 10 pairs of oblong leaflets.
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Leaves: Mostly tufted, oblong lance-shaped in outline, and pinnately lobed.
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Neltje Blanchan et al

Related words: compound leaf, pinnately compound leaf, leaves compound, leaf compound, compound leaves

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