Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plicate

Adjective

/ˈplɪkeɪt/

Definition

Folded or folded together in layers.

Examples

Many plants have plicate leaves that help capture sunlight efficiently.
The ancient fabric showed a plicate pattern that revealed its intricate design.
In biology, some species exhibit plicate structures to adapt to their environments.

Meaning

The term ‘plicate’ refers to something that is folded or has pleats, often used to describe the structure of leaves or other natural forms that have a series of folds.