Stellate (Adjective)
Meaning
Arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center; "radial symmetry"; "a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals"; "many cities show a radial pattern of main highways".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stellate pattern of the flower's petals made it a popular choice for wedding bouquets.
- The city's radial highway system was designed to facilitate easy access to the central business district.
- The stellate arrangement of the city's main roads made navigation relatively straightforward for tourists.
- The biologist studied the stellate shape of the cells under the microscope, noting their unique characteristics.
- The architect designed the building's layout to feature a stellate pattern of corridors and rooms, maximizing natural light and ventilation.