Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crenate
adjective
/ˈkrēˌnāt/
Definition
Having a scalloped or notched edge.
Examples
- The crenate leaves of the plant added texture to the garden.
- In botanical terms, the edges of this leaf are described as crenate.
- The artist used a crenate technique to create a unique border for the artwork.
Meaning
The term ‘crenate’ describes a shape that features rounded or wavy indentations, often resembling the edges of a leaf or a cut-out design.
Synonyms
- Scalloped
- Notched
- Indented
