digitate Definition
having parts or branches resembling fingers.
Using digitate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "digitate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The digitate leaves of the plant are easy to identify.
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The coral has a digitate shape with multiple branches.
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The fern has a digitate frond with leaflets arranged like fingers.
digitate Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of digitate
from Latin 'digitus', meaning 'finger'
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Summary: digitate in Brief
The term 'digitate' [ˈdɪdʒɪteɪt] is an adjective used to describe something that has parts or branches resembling fingers. It is commonly used to describe the shape of leaves, coral, and ferns.
