What is another word for laciniate?

Pronunciation: [lasˈɪnɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Laciniate refers to something that is deeply divided or cut into narrow, pointed segments that resemble a jagged edge. Synonyms for this word include fringed, toothed, serrated, lobed, and dissected. The term fringed is used to describe something with decorative elements hanging off the edge, while toothed and serrated both refer to something with jagged edges, like the edges of a saw or a comb. Lobed implies something with rounded or bulging segments, while dissected means something that has been cut into pieces or separated in some way. These synonyms can be used to describe a variety of natural and man-made objects, such as leaves, fabrics, hair, and jewelry.

What are the hypernyms for Laciniate?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for laciniate?

Laciniate refers to the leaf having lobes or leaflets with sharp, narrow divisions or projections. Its antonyms would be undivided, undivided lobed, entire, smooth, uncut, unlobed or elliptical leaves. When describing the change in shape, one could use a synonym such as entire or smooth. However, when it comes to the opposite, antonyms like jagged or irregular don't quite cut it, as they imply different qualities. Thus, antonyms for laciniate are only the ones that suggest smoothness or not divided, making it simple to know what to use in place of this word.

What are the antonyms for Laciniate?

Usage examples for Laciniate

Calyx bell-shaped, laciniate, in 5 parts.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

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