fenestrated

[ fen-uh-strey-tid, fi-nes-trey- ]

adjective

, Architecture.

1. having windows; windowed; characterized by windows.

fenestrated

/ fɪˈnɛsˌtreɪtɪd; ˈfɛnɪˌstreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. architect having windows or window-like openings
2. biology perforated or having fenestrae

Other Words From

• non·fe·nes·trat·ed adjective
• un·fe·nes·trat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fenestrated¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Latin fenestrat-, stem of fenestrātus, past participle of fenestrāre “to furnish with windows,” derivative of fenestra “window” + -ed suffix forming weak past participle; -ed ²

Example Sentences

(b) Much of the maxillae forming the side of the face in front of the orbit is fenestrated.

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The lithotrite has two blades, a “male” and a “female,” the latter fenestrated, the former solid with its surface notched.

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It is best removed by passing a small fenestrated curette beyond it and levering it out.

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In all these four subfamilies the concentric shells are simple (not spongy) fenestrated shells.

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In all these four subfamilies the concentric shells are simple (not spongy) fenestrated spheres.

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