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   Su·bu·late

   /ˈsəbyəˌlāt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a part) slender and tapering to a point; awl-shaped.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin subula ‘awl’ + -ate2.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › subulateSubulate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SUBULATE is linear and tapering to a fine point. How to use subulate in a sentence.

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   Subulate definition: slender, somewhat cylindrical, and tapering to a point; awl-shaped.. See examples of SUBULATE used in a sentence.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › subulateSubulate - definition of subulate by The Free Dictionary

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   Subulate means tapering to a point or awl-shaped, especially of plant parts. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this biological term from various sources.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › subulateSUBULATE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Subulate means slender and tapering to a point, like an awl. It is an adjective used to describe plant parts, especially in biology. Learn more about its word origin, usage and synonyms.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › subulatesubulate | Definition and example sentences

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   It is distinguished from other species in the genus by its thickened leaf margins, its capsulesshorter than the setae, and the long, slender subulate leaves. It has two types of leaves, both subulate (with a long, narrow tip). These are crowded together on the branchlets and are linear, subulate or terete.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › subulateSUBULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 22, 2024 · adjective. (esp of plant parts) tapering to a point; awl-shaped. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C18: from New Latin subulatus like an awl, from Latin sūbula awl. You may also like. Word Frequency. subulate in American English. (ˈsubjulɪt ; ˈsubjuˌleɪt ) adjective. Biology.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › subulate_adjsubulate, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective subulate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.