adnate
Linked or fused to a structure of a type different from itselfLinked or fused to a structure of a type different from itself; for example, attachment of a stamen to a petal is adnate, while attachment of a stamen to another stamen is connate.
Meaning
2 sensesLinked or fused to a structure of a type different from itself; for example, attachment of a stamen to a petal is adnate, while attachment of a stamen to another stamen is connate.
Adnate mushroom gills are broadly attached to the stalk slightly above the bottom of the gill, with most of the gill fused to the stem.
An anther is adnate when fixed by its whole length to the filament.
Growing with one side adherent to a stem; applied to the lateral zooids of corals and other compound animals. in fish, having the eyes fused and unable to rotate independently
- of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Latin adnatus, past participle of variant form of agnascor (“born or growing at or upFrom Latin adnatus, past participle of variant form of agnascor (“born or growing at or upon”).
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Forms
more adnate, most adnate| Comparative | more adnate Lesson |
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| Superlative | most adnate Lesson |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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