What is another word for pinnatifid?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪnɐtˌɪfɪd] (IPA)

Pinnatifid is a botanical term used to describe leaves or lobes that are deeply divided, with the smaller divisions arranged along the main vein. Some synonyms for pinnatifid include pinnatisect, which describes leaves that are deeply cut into numerous segments attached to the central axis; pinnately lobed, which indicates a leaf that is divided into several lobes along the central axis; and pinnate, which is used more broadly to describe any leaf that has numerous leaflets attached along the central axis. Other related terms include palmately lobed (for leaves divided into several lobes diverging from a central point), bipinnatifid (for twice-divided leaves), and tripinnatifid (for three times divided leaves).

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What are the hypernyms for Pinnatifid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for pinnatifid?

Pinnatifid is a botanical term that describes leaves that are deeply lobed or divided, with the lobes or segments being pointed, like a feather. Antonyms for pinnatifid would be words describing leaves that are not deeply lobed or divided. Synonyms include simple, entire, unlobed, and undivided. A leaf that is simple has one blade, whereas a compound leaf is made up of several leaflets. An unlobed leaf has smooth edges and lacks the deep folds, while an undivided leaf is not segmented. These antonyms are helpful in differentiating between different types of leaves, and understanding the specific terminology used in botany.

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Usage examples for Pinnatifid

Leaves lanceolate, varying from entire to cut-pinnatifid.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

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