Meaning of "octofid" in English

The term "octofid" is a descriptive adjective commonly used in specialized botanical contexts. It refers to an object or a natural feature that is divided into eight parts or segments. This term can be applied to describe the structural divisions of leaves, petals, or other parts of plants that exhibit a symmetrical or asymmetrical octagonal distribution. Such a descriptor is useful in scientific natural history and taxonomy for clearly indicating specific morphological characteristics without ambiguity.

Meaning of "octofid" in French

In French, "octofid" holds the same specific botanical and descriptive meaning as in English. It is used to characterize an object, particularly a plant organism, that is divided into eight distinct segments. The usage of "octofid" in French botanical literature assists in providing precise descriptions of plant structures in taxonomy and morphology studies. Despite its seemingly straightforward meaning, such a descriptor allows for clear communication among botanists and plant enthusiasts by concisely conveying detailed structural details significant in scientific discourse.

Pronunciation of "octofid" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈɒk.tə.fɪd]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "octofid" remains relatively consistent across English dialects, with minor variations mainly in vowel length and stress emphasis between different regions such as British and American English.

Pronunciation of "octofid" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔk.tɔ.fid]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "octofid" is pronounced consistently across dialects, with standard French intonation and phonetic articulation. The pronunciation is largely uniform with slight variations in regional accents predominantly affecting vowel openness and the articulation of consonants.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The leaf was octofid, displaying eight distinct lobes. (La feuille était octofide, affichant huit lobes distincts.)

  2. Botanists often use the term octofid in their descriptions. (Les botanistes utilisent souvent le terme octofide dans leurs descriptions.)

  3. The flower's octofid petals made it easy to identify. (Les pétales octofides de la fleur la rendaient facile à identifier.)

  4. The octofid structure was evident in the plant's growth. (La structure octofide était évidente dans la croissance de la plante.)

  5. An octofid arrangement can be quite visually striking. (Un arrangement octofide peut être assez frappant visuellement.)

  6. The octofid design is a rare feature in this species. (Le design octofide est une caractéristique rare dans cette espèce.)

  7. Her research focused on plants with octofid characteristics. (Sa recherche portait sur les plantes aux caractéristiques octofides.)

  8. We documented several octofid formations in the field study. (Nous avons documenté plusieurs formations octofides lors de l'étude sur le terrain.)

  9. The octofid division of the leaves was symmetrical. (La division octofide des feuilles était symétrique.)

  10. Octofid configurations are key in plant taxonomy. (Les configurations octofides sont essentielles en taxonomie des plantes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "octofid" in English

Synonyms: segmented, divided, lobed, partitioned.

Antonyms: whole, intact, undivided, complete.

Similar Words: bisected, trifurcated, quartile, quintuple.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "octofid" in French

Synonyms: segmenté, divisé, lobé, partitionné.

Antonyms: entier, intact, non divisé, complet.

Similar Words: bisecté, trifurqué, quartile, quintuple.

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