dentation

[ den-tey-shuhn ]

noun

, Botany, Zoology.

1. the state or form of being dentate.
2. an angular or toothlike projection of a margin.

dentation

/ dɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the state or condition of being dentate
2. an angular projection or series of projections, as on the margin of a leaf

Other Words From

• subden·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dentation¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; dentate + -ion

Example Sentences

It is a large, square dwelling, painted yellow with green blinds, showing at the front a porch ornamented with dentation.

From Project Gutenberg

The deep cornice showing dentation affords a correct finish to the soft-toned hangings which divide it from the wainscot.

From Project Gutenberg