pinnate

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈpɪneɪt

Definition

Arranged in a feather-like pattern with leaflets or parts branching from a common axis.

Examples

• The botanist identified the specimen by its distinct pinnate leaf structure.

• Many species of ferns are easily recognized by their delicate, pinnate fronds.

• The plant's leaves are pinnate, with small leaflets growing symmetrically along the central stalk.

Synonyms of pinnate

Words with a similar meaning to pinnate:

• feathered
• compound

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