imbricated
imbricated · more imbricated · most imbricated
Overlapping, like scales or roof-tilesOverlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
/ˈɪmbɹɪkeɪtɪd/
Meaning
1 sensesOverlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles
Origin
Participle adjective, imbricate + -ed.Participle adjective, imbricate + -ed.
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Forms
more imbricated, most imbricated| Comparative | more imbricated Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most imbricated Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles:imbricate
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form