Striated
(
adjective
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verb
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(As an adjective)
Striated ( adjective )
Having lines, grooves, or markings on a surface.
Origin:
From the latin striatus, meaning marked with lines or grooves.
Examples:
- The muscles of a bodybuilder are striated, giving them a distinct, defined appearance.
- The leaves of this plant are striated with green and white lines.
- The surface of the rock was striated from years of erosion.
- The striated pattern on the surface of the shell was quite beautiful.
- The striated appearance of the bark made it easy to identify the tree.
(As a verb)
Striated ( verb )
Having lines, grooves, or markings on a surface.
Origin:
From the latin striatus, meaning marked with lines or grooves.
Examples:
- The muscles of a bodybuilder are striated, giving them a distinct, defined appearance.
- The leaves of this plant are striated with green and white lines.
- The surface of the rock was striated from years of erosion.
- The striated pattern on the surface of the shell was quite beautiful.
- The striated appearance of the bark made it easy to identify the tree.