Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cancellate
Adjective
/ˈkæn.sə.leɪt/
Definition
Having a lattice-like structure or being arranged in a cross-hatched pattern.
Examples
- The cancellate design of the ceiling added a unique architectural element to the room.
- Scientists described the cancellate structure of the coral under a microscope.
Meaning
The term cancellate describes something that is marked by a network, grid, or pattern that resembles crossed lines or a lattice.
Synonyms
- Cellular
- Lattice
- Gridded
