angulate
[ ang-gyuh-lit, -leyt ]
/ ˈæŋ gyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /
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Also an·gu·lat·ed [ang-gyuh-ley-tid] /ˈæŋ gyəˌleɪ tɪd/ .
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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 AnnandaleThe 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 StuartObtuse-angulate: two markings or margins meeting so as to form an obtuse angle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. SmithAngulate: 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, adjectiveWord Origin for angulate
C18: from Late Latin angulāre to make angled, from Latin angulus angle 1
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