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crenulate

cren·u·late
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kren-yuh-leyt, -lit or kren-yuh-ley-tid]
    • /ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪt, -lɪt or ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪ tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kren-yuh-leyt, -lit or kren-yuh-ley-tid]
    • /ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪt, -lɪt or ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪ tɪd/

Definitions of crenulate word

  • adjective crenulate having a margin very finely notched with rounded projections, as certain leaves 3
  • adjective crenulate having tiny notches or scallops, as some leaves or shells 3
  • adjective crenulate minutely crenate, as the margin of certain leaves. 1
  • noun crenulate (especially of a leaf, shell, or shoreline) having a finely scalloped or notched outline or edge. 1
  • adjective crenulate (sciences) Minutely crenate or scalloped. 0

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Origin of crenulate

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < New Latin crēnulātus, equivalent to crēnul(a) (diminutive of crēna notch; see crenate) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Crenulate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crenulate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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