lobate

[ loh-beyt ]

adjective

1. having a lobe lobes; lobed.
2. having the form of a lobe.
3. Ornithology. noting or pertaining to a foot in which the individual toes have membranous flaps along the sides.

lobate

/ ˈləʊbeɪt /

adjective

1. having or resembling lobes
2. (of birds) having separate toes that are each fringed with a weblike lobe

Derived Forms

• ˈlobately, adverb

Other Words From

• lobate·ly adverb
• inter·lobate adjective
• multi·lobate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobate¹

From the New Latin word lobātus, dating back to 1750–60. See lobe, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Working with the most detailed images provided by MESSENGER, Man found 48 large lobate scarps that definitely have small grabens.

From Salon

Like many bird species, pigeons accomplish this with microscopic structures called lobate cilia, which ornithologists documented early in the 20th century.

From Scientific American

Theory suggests such bodies will take on an elongated or lobate form.

From BBC

One type of feature seen on the dichotomy boundary is a lobate flow deposit.

From BBC

For example, a type of landform known as a lobate scarp is found all over its surface.

From BBC