angulate

[ ang-gyuh-lit, -leyt ]

/ ˈæŋ gyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

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adjective

of angular form; angled: angulate stems.

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Also an·gu·lat·ed

[ang-gyuh-ley-tid] /ˈæŋ gyəˌleɪ tɪd/ .

Origin of angulate

First recorded in 1785–95, angulate is from the Latin word angulātus having angles. See angle¹, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM angulate

an·gu·late·ly, adverban·gu·late·ness, nounsub·an·gu·late, adjectivesub·an·gu·late·ly, adverb

sub·an·gu·lat·ed, adjective

Words nearby angulate

angular leaf spot, angular magnification, angular measure, angular momentum, angular velocity, angulate, angulation, angulous, Angus, Angus Og, angwantibo

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How to use angulate in a sentence

The zoœcia are tubular and have a terminal or subterminal orifice, which is angulate or subangulate as seen from above.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa|Nelson Annandale
The last whorl is acutely angulate posteriorly, and the spire is tabulated, giving to the shell a peculiar truncate appearance.
Explorations in Australia, The Journals of John McDouall Stuart|John McDouall Stuart
Obtuse-angulate: two markings or margins meeting so as to form an obtuse angle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Angulate: forming an angle; when two margins meet in an angle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for angulate

angulate

adjective (ˈæŋɡjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt)

having angles or an angular shape

verb (ˈæŋɡjʊˌleɪt)

to make or become angular

Derived forms of angulate

angulated, adjective

Word Origin for angulate

C18: from Late Latin angulāre to make angled, from Latin angulus angle 1

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