Palmate

Pronunciation: /ˈpælˌmeɪt/

Definitions of palmate

adjective having parts or divisions that spread out like the fingers of a hand

Example Sentences

A1 The leaf of the plant is palmate, with five lobes.

A2 The palmate design of the chair adds a touch of elegance to the room.

B1 The palmate leaves of the maple tree are easy to identify.

B2 Botanists study the palmate venation of plant leaves to understand their structure.

C1 The palmate pattern on the butterfly's wings is a marvel of nature.

C2 The intricate palmate carvings on the antique table are a testament to the craftsman's skill.

Examples of palmate in a Sentence

formal The leaves of the plant are palmate, with several lobes radiating from a central point.

informal I love how the palmate leaves of this tree give it a unique look.

slang Check out the cool palmate leaves on that plant over there!

figurative Her mind was like a palmate leaf, with different ideas branching out from a central theme.

Grammatical Forms of palmate

• past tense: palmated
• plural: palmates
• comparative: more palmate
• superlative: most palmate
• present tense: palmates
• future tense: will palmate
• perfect tense: have palmated
• continuous tense: is palming
• singular: palmate
• positive degree: palmate
• infinitive: to palmate
• gerund: palmating
• participle: palmating

Origin and Evolution of palmate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palmate' originated from the Latin word 'palmatus' which means shaped like a palm or having lobes or divisions resembling the fingers of a hand.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things with lobes or divisions resembling the fingers of a hand, the term 'palmate' has evolved to also refer to certain botanical structures, such as leaves or antlers, that are shaped like a hand with outspread fingers.