Synonyms

jugate

American

[joo-geyt, -git] / ˈdʒu geɪt, -gɪt /

adjective

Botany. having the leaflets in pairs, as a pinnate leaf.
Entomology. having a jugum.
(of two or more portraits on a coin, medal, or escutcheon) overlapping.

jugate British

/ ˈdʒuːɡeɪt, -ɡɪt /

adjective

(esp of compound leaves) having parts arranged in pairs

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Other Word Forms

multijugate adjective

Etymology

Origin of jugate

1885–90; < Latin jug ( um ) yoke ¹ + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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The £2 billion promised annually to UK scientists by 2020 is subject to an extensive reform of British research funding, which would subjugate the research councils and abolish the royal charters of individual universities.

From Nature

Self′-con′jugate, conjugate to itself; Self′-con′scious, conscious of one's acts or states as originating in one's self: conscious of being observed by others.—n.

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