Meaning of "palmately" in English

"Palmately" is an adverb used primarily in botany and ornithology to describe the shape or arrangement of structures, such as leaves or feathers, when they spread out from a central point, resembling the fingers of a hand. It typically indicates that something has a lobed or divided configuration that emanates from a single axis, similar to how a palm is structured. In botanical terms, it often refers to leaves that are attached at a single point and spread outward into distinct segments or lobes.

Meaning of "palmées" in French

The word "palmées" refers to a characteristic similar to the structure of a palm, particularly when describing features such as leaves or feathers that spread out from a central point. In French botany, it relates to leaves with lobes that radiate from a single origin, resembling the fingers of a hand. This term captures the idea of a symmetrical, hand-like spreading pattern, which is commonly used in describing certain plant species or leaf arrangements.

Pronunciation of "palmately" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈpæl.mət.li/

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, it is typically pronounced with a clearer distinction between the syllables, whereas American English might have a more subtle articulation of the "t" sound. The emphasis generally remains on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "palmées" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pal.me/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "palmées" remains fairly consistent across French-speaking regions, with slight variations in the openness of the vowel sounds. The emphasis is typically placed on both syllables equally.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The plant's leaves were palmately divided. - Les feuilles de la plante étaient palmées.
  2. Palmately veined leaves are common among maples. - Les feuilles à nervation palmée sont communes chez les érables.
  3. The palmately lobed oak leaf is easily recognizable. - La feuille de chêne lobée en palmées est facilement reconnaissable.
  4. This species exhibits a palmately pinnate arrangement. - Cette espèce présente une disposition pinnée palmée.
  5. Botanists often study the palmately compound leaves. - Les botanistes étudient souvent les feuilles composées palmées.
  6. The tree's growth is characterized by its palmately lobed leaves. - La croissance de l'arbre se caractérise par ses feuilles lobées palmées.
  7. In the garden, many plants have palmately arranged leaves. - Dans le jardin, de nombreuses plantes ont des feuilles agencées en palmées.
  8. The palmately split petals add to the flower's beauty. - Les pétales fendus en palmées ajoutent à la beauté de la fleur.
  9. Observing palmately configured feathers can aid in bird identification. - Observer les plumes configurées en palmées peut aider à l'identification des oiseaux.
  10. Researchers noted the palmately shaped fruit. - Les chercheurs ont noté le fruit en forme de palmées.

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

Synonyms: radiately, finger-like, branch-like.

Antonyms: linearly.

Similar Words: radially, stellate.

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

Synonyms: lobées, en éventail.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: rayonnantes, en étoile.

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