plicate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1 1.2.1 Adjective 1.2.1.1 Synonyms 1.2.1.2 Related terms 1.2.1.3 Translations 1.3 Pronunciation 2 1.3.1 Verb 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (“‘I fold’”).

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• (UK, US) IPA: /ˈplaɪkət/, /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/

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plicate (comparative more plicate, superlative most plicate)

1. (biology) Folded lengthwise, especially in multiple in parallel sections; corrugated.

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• (folded): corrugated, folded, plicated

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• plicated

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[edit] Pronunciation 2

• (UK, US) IPA: /plɪˈkeɪt/, /plaɪˈkeɪt/

[edit] Verb

to plicate (third-person singular simple present plicates, present participle plicating, simple past and past participle plicated)

1. (chiefly biology) To fold or pleat (usually used in passive).

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