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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A state in alliance with another state.
2. 2
   An equation or variable related to the state equation of an optimal control problem in a dynamical system.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having one or more longitudinal ribs. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having ribs wordnet
2. 2
   (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

corduroycorrugatedcostatedcutengravedfluted

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin costātus, from costa (“rib”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From co- + state.

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