pinnatisect

English

Etymology

From New Latin pinnatisectus, from Latin pinnātus (“feathered”) + sectum, past participle of secō (“to cut”).

Adjective

pinnatisect (not comparable)

1. (botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib.

Usage notes

• Less deep incisions are called pinnatifid or pinnatipartite.

Derived terms

• bipinnatisect

Related terms

• pinnate

Translations

Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib

• French: pennatiséqué (fr)