Denticulate

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A denticulated object.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Finely dentate, as a leaf edge; bearing many small toothlike structures. not-comparable

    "[…]the mouth is formed by a rather strong tooth over a denticulate margin, confronting what may be called the upper jaw,"

  2. 2
    Having dentils or denticules. not-comparable

    "Each is embellished with Italian Renaissance-inspired detail, including rusticated stonework, pedimented window hoods, consoles, cartouches, a denticulate cornice and a roof-mounted balustrade"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a very finely toothed margin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
denticulardenticulatedrough

Example

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"[…]the mouth is formed by a rather strong tooth over a denticulate margin, confronting what may be called the upper jaw,"

Etymology

First attested in 1661; borrowed from Latin denticulātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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