Pectinated
adj, verb
adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of pectinate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Synonym of pectinate (“resembling a comb”). not-comparable
"The following are the terms used in describing the different forms of antennæ in the Lepidoptera:— 1. Pectinated, when the joints have long processes like the teeth of a comb. If these are on one side only, the antennæ are unipectinated; if on both sides, bipectinated."
- 2 With pectin added. not-comparable
Example
More examples"The following are the terms used in describing the different forms of antennæ in the Lepidoptera:— 1. Pectinated, when the joints have long processes like the teeth of a comb. If these are on one side only, the antennæ are unipectinated; if on both sides, bipectinated."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Latin pectinatus (“combed”) + -ed.
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Etymology 3
From pectin + -ate (adjective-forming suffix) + -ed.