catenulate

[ kuh-ten-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjective

1. characterized by a chainlike form, as certain bacterial colonies.

catenulate

/ kəˈtɛnjʊˌleɪt; -lɪt /

adjective

1. (of certain spores) formed in a row or chain

Word History and Origins

Origin of catenulate¹

1875–80; < Late Latin catēnul ( a ), diminutive of Latin catēna chain + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of catenulate¹

C19: from Latin catēnula, diminutive of catēna chain

Example Sentences

A fine widely branching species, in which the catenulate aspect is more evident to the eye than in almost any other.

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