annulate
[ an-yuh-lit, -leyt ]
/ ˈæn yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /
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adjective
formed of ringlike segments, as an annelid worm.
having rings or ringlike bands.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of annulate
OTHER WORDS FROM annulate
an·nu·la·tion, nounWords nearby annulate
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British Dictionary definitions for annulate
annulate
/ (ˈænjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt) /
adjective
having, composed of, or marked with rings
Derived forms of annulate
annulated, adjectiveWord Origin for annulate
C19: from Latin ānulātus, from ānulus a ring
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