digitate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈdɪdʒɪtət/
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Digitate as an Adjective
1
Having digits, fingers or things shaped like fingers; fingerlike
2
Having parts that spread out from a common point in a finger-like manner.
Digitate as a Verb
1
To point out as with one's finger, indicate.
2
To spread out from a common point in a finger-like manner.
Word Forms & Grammar
digitate (not comparable)
digitate (third-person singular simple present digitates, present participle digitating, simple past and past participle digitated)
Words That Rhyme With Digitate
Origin of Digitate
The adjective is first attested in 1661, the verb in 1657; the adjective was borrowed from Latin digitātus (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), the verb from digitātus, perfect passive participle of digitō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)).
Quick Facts About Digitate
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪdʒɪtət/ |
| Meaning | Having digits, fingers or things shaped like fingers; fingerlike |
| Verb forms | digitates, digitating, digitated |