adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a theca, or outer sheath. not-comparable

   "Others are thecate, covered with a strong wall of interlocking cellulose plates."

Synonyms

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thecatedthecated

Antonyms

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athecate

Example

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"Others are thecate, covered with a strong wall of interlocking cellulose plates."

Etymology

From theca + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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