plicate

[plahy-keyt]

plicate Definition

• 1. to fold or bend into a series of pleats or folds
• 2. having pleats or folds

Using plicate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She plicated the paper to create a fan.

• Example

  The curtains have a plicate design.

• Example

  The plicate leaves of the fern are beautiful.

• Example

  The dress has a plicate skirt.

plicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plicate

• fold
• pleat
• crease
• wrinkle

Phrases with plicate

• plicate membrane

  a membrane that is folded like a fan, found in various organs of the body

  Example

  The plicate membrane in the stomach allows it to expand and contract as food is digested.

• plicate conch

  a type of seashell with a series of folds or ridges

  Example

  The beach was covered in plicate conchs of different sizes and colors.

• plicate rock

  a type of rock that has been folded or crumpled due to geological forces

  Example

  The plicate rock formations in the national park are a popular attraction for hikers and climbers.

Origins of plicate

from Latin 'plicatus', past participle of 'plicare', meaning 'to fold'

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Summary: plicate in Brief

'Plicate' [plahy-keyt] is a verb and adjective that refers to folding or bending something into a series of pleats or folds. It can be used to describe objects such as curtains, leaves, and skirts, as well as biological structures like membranes and shells. Examples include 'She plicated the paper to create a fan' and 'The curtains have a plicate design.' Synonyms include 'fold,' 'pleat,' 'crease,' and 'wrinkle.'