limbate

lim·bate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lim-beyt]
- /ˈlɪm beɪt/
- /lˈɪmbeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-beyt]
- /ˈlɪm beɪt/

Definitions of limbate word

adjective limbate bordered, as a flower in which one color is surrounded by an edging of another. 1
noun limbate (biology, paleontology) Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered. 1
adjective limbate having an edge or border of a different colour from the rest 0
adjective limbate having a distinct border or edging, as of a color different from the main part of a plant 0

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Origin of limbate

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30, limbate is from the Late Latin word limbātus bordered, edged. See limb2, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Limbate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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limbate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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