Marginate

//ˈmɑː(ɹ)dʒɪnət// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To provide with margins.

    "undulating lines marginated with pale, one on each side, Maxillæ nearly straight, their base narrow"

Adjective
  1. 1
    With a well marked edge or margin.

Example

More examples

"undulating lines marginated with pale, one on each side, Maxillæ nearly straight, their base narrow"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin marginātus, perfect passive participle of marginō (“to margin”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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