multifid

[ muhl-tuh-fid ]

adjective

1. cleft into many parts, divisions, or lobes.

multifid

/ ˈmʌltɪfɪd; mʌlˈtɪfɪdəs /

adjective

1. having or divided into many lobes or similar segments

   a multifid leaf

Derived Forms

• ˈmultifidly, adverb

Other Words From

• multi·fid·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of multifid¹

First recorded in 1745–55, multifid is from the Latin word multifidus divided into many parts. See multi-, -fid

Word History and Origins

Origin of multifid¹

C18: from Latin multifidus, from multus many + findere to split