emarginate
- Pronunciation
- /ih-MAHR-juh-nit/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- emarginate
- Plural
- emarginates
Definition
Having a notch or indentation at the edge or tip, often referring to the edges of insect wings, leaves, or other structures.
Etymology
From Latin 'emarginare', meaning 'to notch' or 'truncate'.
Example
The elytra of some beetle species are emarginate at the tips, giving a distinctive notched appearance.
Synonyms
- Notched
- Indented
Related Terms
- Truncate
- Cleaved
- Lobed
Usage Notes
Emarginate is often used in descriptions of anatomical features to specify the presence of a notch or slight indentation at the end or edge of an organ or structure.