imparipinnate

Also odd-pin·nate

[im-par-uh-pin-eyt]

adjective

Botany.

1. pinnate with an odd terminal leaflet.

imparipinnate

/ -ˈpɪnɪt, ˌɪmpærɪˈpɪneɪt /

adjective

1. (of pinnate leaves) having a terminal unpaired leaflet Compare paripinnate

Word History and Origins

Origin of imparipinnate¹

From the New Latin word imparipinnātus, dating back to 1840–50. See impar, -i-, pinnate

Example Sentences

The tree is from 80 to 100 ft. high and has large imparipinnate leaves, the leaflets of which are oblong, about 1� in. long and � in. broad, and somewhat truncate at the apex.

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