French translation of umbilicate is 
ombiliqués

Meaning of "umbilicate" in English

"Umbilicate" is a descriptive term used primarily in biology and botany. It refers to structures that have a central depression or indent, resembling a belly button or navel. This characteristic is often observed in certain fungi, sea urchins, or plant features where the central part is lower than the surrounding area. The term helps in identifying and categorizing specific organisms or parts by this distinctive navicular hollowing. Umbilicate describes a particular morphological feature that is crucial for identification and classification within biological research.

Meaning of "ombiliqués" in French

In French, "ombiliqués" refers to something that has a navel-like indentation or depression. Like its English counterpart, it is used in biological contexts to describe organisms or parts thereof, such as certain types of sea urchins, mushrooms, or leaves that have this inward curving form. The term derives from "ombilic", which means "navel" in French, and is employed to convey a similar morphological characteristic in distinguishing the specific shape or form of a structure.

Pronunciation of "umbilicate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ʌmˈbɪlɪkət/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "umbilicate" generally remains consistent across different English-speaking regions, with slight variations in stress or intonation depending on dialect.

Pronunciation of "ombiliqués" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔ̃biliké/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "ombiliqués" might vary slightly based on regional accents in French-speaking areas, but the overall pronunciation remains largely consistent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The botanist noted the umbilicate nature of the plant's leaves. (Le botaniste a noté le caractère ombiliqué des feuilles de la plante.)
2. Certain fungi exhibit an umbilicate structure on their caps. (Certaines champignons présentent une structure ombiliquée sur leurs chapeaux.)
3. The shell had a distinct umbilicate depression at its center. (La coquille avait une dépression ombiliquée distincte en son centre.)
4. The sea urchin’s umbilicate shape aids in its movement. (La forme ombiliquée de l'oursin aide à son mouvement.)
5. These umbilicate features are crucial for species identification. (Ces caractéristiques ombiliquées sont cruciales pour l'identification des espèces.)
6. Observing an umbilicate form helped classify the specimen. (Observer une forme ombiliquée a aidé à classifier le spécimen.)
7. The coral displayed umbilicate indentations visible to divers. (Le corail montrait des indentations ombiliquées visibles aux plongeurs.)
8. Her research focused on umbilicate anatomical features in mollusks. (Ses recherches se concentraient sur les caractéristiques anatomiques ombiliquées chez les mollusques.)
9. The umbilicate pattern was replicated in the artist's sculpture. (Le motif ombiliqué a été reproduit dans la sculpture de l'artiste.)
10. Discovering umbilicate fossils offered insights into ancient life forms. (Découvrir des fossiles ombiliqués a offert des idées sur les formes de vie anciennes.)

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

Synonyms: navel-shaped, indented, concave, navicular, hollowed.

Antonyms: protruding, convex, bulging, outwardly curved.

Similar Words: dimpled, recessed, depressed, cupped, pocketed.

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

Synonyms: concave, creusé, enfoncé, en creux, cambré.

Antonyms: convexe, bombé, protubérant, saillant.

Similar Words: déprimé, creusé, cavité, courbé, rétréci.

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