reticulate

[ adjective ri-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt; verb ri-tik-yuh-leyt ]

adjective

1. netted; covered with a network.
2. netlike.
3. Botany. having the veins or nerves disposed like the threads of a net.

verb (used with object)

, re·tic·u·lat·ed, re·tic·u·lat·ing.

1. to form into a network.
2. to cover or mark with a network.

verb (used without object)

, re·tic·u·lat·ed, re·tic·u·lat·ing.

1. to form a network.

reticulate

/ rɪˈtɪkjʊlɪt /

adjective

1. in the form of a network or having a network of parts

   a reticulate leaf

2. resembling, covered with, or having the form of a net

verb

1. to form or be formed into a net

reticulate

/ rĭ-tĭk′yə-lĭt /

1. Resembling or forming a net or network, as the veins of some leaves.

Derived Forms

• reˌticuˈlation, noun
• reˈticulately, adverb

Other Words From

• re·ticu·late·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of reticulate¹

1650–60; < Latin rēticulātus net-like, equivalent to rēticul ( um ) reticle + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of reticulate¹

C17: from Late Latin rēticulātus made like a net

Example Sentences

Like all public health interventions, mandates should be carefully reticulated to the facts on the ground, including vaccination rates and Delta spread.

From Time

Characterized by having the wings reticulate with numerous veins so as to look like net-work.

From Project Gutenberg

The nucleus has the same peculiar reticulate character as at first.

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The tubules are shorter than in either of the preceding species; the spores are darker, larger, and more thoroughly reticulate.

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Very common, recognized by its bright yellow color and conspicuous reticulate habit.

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They are usually arranged so as to form a reticulate skeleton.

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Related Words

• braid
• careen
• compose
• construct
• create
• entwine
• fabricate
• fold
• fuse
• incorporate
• intertwine
• introduce
• knit
• loop
• mesh
• sew
• snake
• spin
• splice
• twist