lanceolate
lanceolate · more lanceolate · most lanceolate
lanzettförmig, lanzettlich
Having the general shape of a lanceHaving the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.
US/lˈænsiəlˌeɪt/
Meaning
2 sensesHaving the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.
lanzettförmig, lanzettlich
(of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex
Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.
Translations
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By meaning 1
botany, mycology: longer than wide, pointed apex:
Origin
From Latin lanceolātus.From Latin lanceolātus.
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Forms
more lanceolate, most lanceolate| Comparative | more lanceolate Lesson |
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| Superlative | most lanceolate Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex:lancelike
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form