Meaning of "quadrilocular" in English

"Quadrilocular" refers to something that has four compartments or chambers. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in biology, botany, and anatomy, to describe structures such as fruits, flowers, or certain body parts that are divided into four sections or cavities. The term derives from the Latin roots "quadri-" meaning four and "loculus" meaning small compartment. This anatomical characteristic can be important for identifying specific species or understanding certain physiological processes.

Meaning of "quadriloculaires" in French

The term "quadriloculaires" in French conveys a similar meaning to its English counterpart, describing entities composed of four distinct compartments or sections. It is often used in biological and anatomical contexts to refer to the internal structure of plants or animals. In botanical terms, a quadriloculaire fruit or flower indicates an arrangement divided into four chambers. As with many scientific terms, it retains the roots of the original Latin, facilitating cross-language understanding in scientific discourse.

Pronunciation of "quadrilocular" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌkwɒd.rɪˈlɒk.jʊ.lər/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation might vary slightly, emphasizing different syllables such as /ˌkwɑː.drəˈlɒk.jə.lɚ/.

Pronunciation of "quadriloculaires" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kwa.dʁi.lɔ.ky.lɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: There may be slight variations in pronunciation between different French-speaking regions, but these are typically minimal and do not affect understanding significantly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The fruit of the plant is uniquely quadrilocular. (Le fruit de la plante est particulièrement quadriloculaire.)
  2. Scientists discovered a quadrilocular structure within the organism. (Les scientifiques ont découvert une structure quadriloculaire à l'intérieur de l'organisme.)
  3. The flower's quadrilocular layout aids in seed dispersal. (La disposition quadriloculaire de la fleur aide à la dispersion des graines.)
  4. Anatomists studied the quadrilocular features of the specimen. (Les anatomistes ont étudié les caractéristiques quadriloculaires du spécimen.)
  5. A quadrilocular design is uncommon in this species. (Un design quadriloculaire est rare chez cette espèce.)
  6. The researcher noted the quadrilocular arrangement in her report. (La chercheuse a noté la disposition quadriloculaire dans son rapport.)
  7. This quadrilocular formation could indicate a mutation. (Cette formation quadriloculaire pourrait indiquer une mutation.)
  8. Quadrilocular compartments are essential for certain plant functions. (Les compartiments quadriloculaires sont essentiels pour certaines fonctions des plantes.)
  9. The structure's quadrilocular nature was confirmed under a microscope. (La nature quadriloculaire de la structure a été confirmée au microscope.)
  10. The engineer was inspired by the quadrilocular pattern. (L'ingénieur a été inspiré par le motif quadriloculaire.)

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

Synonyms: four-chambered, four-lobed

Antonyms: unilocular, bilocular, trilocular

Similar Words: chambered, sectional, compartmental

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

Synonyms: quatre chambres, quadriséqué

Antonyms: uniloculaire, biloculaire, triloculaire

Similar Words: cloisonné, compartimenté, sectionné

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