annulate

American

[an-yuh-lit, -leyt] / ˈæn yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

Also annulated

adjective

formed of ringlike segments, as an annelid worm.
having rings or ringlike bands.

annulate British

/ -ˌleɪt, ˈænjʊlɪt /

adjective

having, composed of, or marked with rings

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Other Word Forms

annulated adjective
annulation noun

Etymology

Origin of annulate

1820–30; < Latin annulātus, variant of ānulātus ringed, equivalent to ānul ( us ) ring + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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It is highly contractile and when contracted sometimes assumes an annulate appearance; but as a rule the external surface is smooth.

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The gills are broad and free from the stem, sometimes anastomosing near it, white; stem white, hollow, tapering towards the cap, annulate.

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This is a beautiful species, easily known by its discoidal or almost annulate sporangia mounted upon short dark black stipes.

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The longitudinal type characterises such genera as Vibrio, Filaria, Gordius, and all the annulate animals.

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Cross rings may or may not be present, and the cup is either smooth or annulate.

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