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sagittate

adjective/ˈsædʒ.ɪ.ted/

definition

shaped like an arrowhead

example

The botanist described the leaves of the plant as sagittate, noting their distinctive arrowhead shape.

synonyms
arrowhead-shapedpointedtriangular
word origin — Derived from the Latin 'sagitta', meaning 'arrow'.

Word Ultra — Set 280

Set 280 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: sagittate, entomophilous, ithyphallic, hebetic, lugubrious. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. sagittate · adjective/ˈsædʒ.ɪ.ted/

    shaped like an arrowhead

    The botanist described the leaves of the plant as sagittate, noting their distinctive arrowhead shape.

    Synonyms: arrowhead-shaped, pointed, triangular

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'sagitta', meaning 'arrow'.

  2. entomophilous · adjective/ˌɛntəˈmɑfələs/

    pertaining to plants that are pollinated by insects

    Many flowering plants have evolved to be entomophilous, relying on bees and butterflies for effective pollination.

    Synonyms: insect-pollinated, insect-pollinated plants, pollinator-dependent

    Origin: The word 'entomophilous' is derived from the Greek 'entomos' meaning 'insect' and 'philos' meaning 'loving' or 'fond of'.

  3. ithyphallic · adjective/ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/

    relating to or portraying an erect penis

    The ancient sculpture was celebrated for its ithyphallic representation, capturing both the vitality and vigor of the human form.

    Synonyms: phallophoric, erect, penile

    Origin: The word 'ithyphallic' originates from the Greek 'ithyphallus', which combines 'ithys' meaning 'straight' and 'phallos' meaning 'penis'.

  4. hebetic · adjective/həˈbroʊniən/

    relating to the ancient city of Hebron or its inhabitants

    The archaeological findings in the region provided substantial evidence of the hebetic culture that thrived in Hebron thousands of years ago.

    Synonyms: Hebronian, Hebronite

    Origin: from the ancient city of Hebron, derived from the Hebrew word 'Chevron' meaning 'association' or 'friendship'

  5. lugubrious · adjective/luˈɡuː.brɪ.əs/

    looking or sounding sad and dismal

    The lugubrious music playing in the background set a somber tone for the gathering.

    Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, dismal

    Origin: Late Latin 'lugubris', meaning 'mournful' or 'sorrowful', from 'lugere', meaning 'to mourn'