Plicate

Pronunciation: /ˈplɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of plicate

verb to fold or bend something into layers or pleats

Example Sentences

A1 She plicated the paper to create a paper fan.

A2 The origami artist plicated the paper to make a crane.

B1 The tailor plicated the fabric to create pleats in the skirt.

B2 The architect plicated the design to add depth to the building facade.

C1 The scientist plicated the protein structure to study its folding patterns.

C2 The artist plicated the canvas to add texture and dimension to the painting.

Examples of plicate in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the plicate structure of the protein under the microscope.

informal She noticed the plicate pattern on the fabric of her dress.

slang Check out the plicate design on that new phone case!

figurative The complexities of the legal system can be plicate to navigate.

Grammatical Forms of plicate

• past tense: plicated
• plural: plicates
• comparative: more plicate
• superlative: most plicate
• present tense: plicate
• future tense: will plicate
• perfect tense: has plicated
• continuous tense: is plicating
• singular: plicate
• positive degree: plicate
• infinitive: to plicate
• gerund: plicating
• participle: plicating

Origin and Evolution of plicate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'plicate' originated from the Latin word 'plicatus', which means folded or pleated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'plicate' has retained its original meaning of folded or pleated, but has also been used in a more metaphorical sense to describe something that is intricately folded or layered.