Dentate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛnteɪt/

Definitions of dentate

adjective having toothlike or serrated edges

Example Sentences

A1 The comb has dentate edges for better grip.

A2 The leaves of the plant are dentate, with sharp edges.

B1 The dentate pattern on the fabric adds a unique touch to the design.

B2 The dentist recommended a toothbrush with dentate bristles for better cleaning.

C1 The dentate shape of the mountain range was a result of years of erosion.

C2 The intricate dentate patterns on the ceiling of the cathedral were a marvel of craftsmanship.

Examples of dentate in a Sentence

formal The leaf margins of the plant are dentate, with sharp teeth along the edges.

informal The edges of the leaf look like they have little teeth, all dentate and pointy.

slang The leaf is all jagged and dentate, like it's ready to bite someone.

figurative Her words were like dentate edges, cutting through the silence with their sharpness.

Grammatical Forms of dentate

• past tense: dentated
• plural: dentates
• comparative: more dentate
• superlative: most dentate
• present tense: dentates
• future tense: will dentate
• perfect tense: have dentated
• continuous tense: is dentating
• singular: dentate
• positive degree: dentate
• infinitive: to dentate
• gerund: dentating
• participle: dentating

Origin and Evolution of dentate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dentate' originated from the Latin word 'dentatus', which means toothed or having teeth.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe objects with tooth-like projections or edges, 'dentate' later came to be used in biology to describe organisms with tooth-like structures or edges, such as leaves or insect mouthparts.