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reticulate
[ adjective ri-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt; verb ri-tik-yuh-leyt ]
adjective
- netted; covered with a network.
- Botany. having the veins or nerves disposed like the threads of a net.
verb (used with object)
, re·tic·u·lat·ed, re·tic·u·lat·ing.
- to form into a network.
- to cover or mark with a network.
verb (used without object)
, re·tic·u·lat·ed, re·tic·u·lat·ing.
- to form a network.
reticulate
/ rɪˈtɪkjʊlɪt /
adjective
- in the form of a network or having a network of parts
a reticulate leaf
- resembling, covered with, or having the form of a net
verb
- to form or be formed into a net
reticulate
/ rĭ-tĭk′yə-lĭt /
- Resembling or forming a net or network, as the veins of some leaves.
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Derived Forms
- reˌticuˈlation, noun
- reˈticulately, adverb
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Other Words From
- re·ticu·late·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reticulate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reticulate1
C17: from Late Latin rēticulātus made like a net
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Example Sentences
Characterized by having the wings reticulate with numerous veins so as to look like net-work.
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The nucleus has the same peculiar reticulate character as at first.
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The tubules are shorter than in either of the preceding species; the spores are darker, larger, and more thoroughly reticulate.
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Very common, recognized by its bright yellow color and conspicuous reticulate habit.
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They are usually arranged so as to form a reticulate skeleton.
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