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- US Pronunciation
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- [kren-yuh-leyt, -lit or kren-yuh-ley-tid]
- /ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪt, -lɪt or ˈkrɛn yəˌleɪ tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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