Lamellate

Pronunciation: /ləˈmɛleɪt/

Definitions of lamellate

adjective having or consisting of lamellae (thin, flat layers or plates)

Example Sentences

A1 The mushroom had a lamellate underside.

A2 The lamellate gills of the fish help it breathe underwater.

B1 The lamellate structure of the plant's leaves allows for efficient gas exchange.

B2 The scientist studied the lamellate patterns on the butterfly's wings.

C1 The artist meticulously painted the intricate lamellate design on the ceiling.

C2 The microscope revealed the lamellate structure of the cell membrane.

Examples of lamellate in a Sentence

formal The lamellate structure of the mushroom is important for identifying its species.

informal I never realized how cool the lamellate gills on mushrooms look up close.

slang Check out the funky lamellate pattern on this mushroom!

figurative The lamellate design of the building's facade added a unique touch to the city skyline.

Grammatical Forms of lamellate

• past tense: lamellated
• plural: lamellates
• comparative: more lamellate
• superlative: most lamellate
• present tense: lamellates
• future tense: will lamellate
• perfect tense: has lamellated
• continuous tense: is lamellating
• singular: lamellate
• positive degree: lamellate
• infinitive: to lamellate
• gerund: lamellating
• participle: lamellating

Origin and Evolution of lamellate

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lamellate' originates from the Latin word 'lamella' meaning small plate or thin layer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in biology to describe structures with thin plates or layers, 'lamellate' has since been adopted in various fields to refer to similar structures or patterns.