Meaning of "palmated" in English

The term "palmated" in English is used primarily in biology to describe a shape that resembles an open palm with extended fingers. It particularly refers to antlers or leaves that have projections or lobes spreading outward from a central point, similar to the shape of an open hand. This term highlights the physical structure and symmetry often found in the natural adaptations of animals and plants.

Meaning of "palmées" in French

In French, "palmées" is the feminine plural form of "palmé," which means palm-like or webbed. It is frequently used in biological contexts to describe organisms, such as birds or animals, with webbed feet, or plant leaves that have a similar extended, lobed structure. This term emphasizes the likeness to the shape or function of a palm, providing insight into the form and adaptation of different species.

Pronunciation of "palmated" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈpæl.meɪ.tɪd/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "palmated" remains fairly consistent across English dialects, with minor variations in stress or vowel length depending on regional accents. It is commonly pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "palmées" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pal.me/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "palmées" is pronounced consistently across different regions, with slight variations in vowel sound influenced by the speaker's accent. The emphasis is usually placed on the first syllable.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The deer had palmated antlers that were quite impressive in size. (Le cerf avait des bois palmées qui étaient assez impressionnants en taille.)
  2. Botanists found a rare plant with palmated leaves deep in the forest. (Les botanistes ont trouvé une plante rare avec des feuilles palmées au fond de la forêt.)
  3. Her garden featured several palmated ferns, adding diversity to the landscape. (Son jardin comportait plusieurs fougères palmées, ajoutant de la diversité au paysage.)
  4. The palmated structure of the webs helped the spiders capture more prey. (La structure palmée des toiles a aidé les araignées à capturer plus de proies.)
  5. Many species of ducks have palmated feet adapted for swimming. (De nombreuses espèces de canards ont des pieds palmés adaptés à la natation.)
  6. The sculptor designed a statue with palmated hands to symbolize inclusivity. (Le sculpteur a conçu une statue avec des mains palmées pour symboliser l'inclusivité.)
  7. The biologist explained how palmated antlers function in deer species. (Le biologiste a expliqué comment fonctionnent les bois palmées chez les espèces de cerfs.)
  8. Artists are often inspired by the palmated patterns found in nature. (Les artistes sont souvent inspirés par les motifs palmés trouvés dans la nature.)
  9. The palmated leaves of the maple tree turned vibrant in autumn. (Les feuilles palmées de l'érable sont devenues vibrantes en automne.)
  10. His fascination with palmated structures led him to study marine biology. (Sa fascination pour les structures palmées l'a conduit à étudier la biologie marine.)

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

Synonyms: lobed, webbed, spread, palmate, fingered

Antonyms: unlobed, non-webbed, entire, smooth, plain

Similar Words: branching, radiating, divergent, fan-like, expanded

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

Synonyms: palmées, en forme de palme, lobées, radiantes

Antonyms: non-lobées, lisses, simples, entières

Similar Words: éventail, rayonnantes, divergentes, étendues

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