Adnate (Adjective)
Meaning
Of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached; "a calyx adnate to the ovary".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sepal of the flower was adnate to the petals, forming a beautiful yet unique combined structure.
- The stamens in the flower were adnate, making it hard to distinguish individual parts.
- In this rare species, the calyx was adnate to the ovary and played a crucial role in pollination.
- The leaflets were adnate, providing evidence that this particular tree belonged to an uncommon family of flora.
- As seen in many exotic orchids, the adnate stigma appeared closely joined with other vital components.