Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sagittate
Adjective
/ˈsædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
Definition
Shaped like an arrowhead; having a pointed shape that resembles a dart or arrow tip.
Examples
- The sagittate leaves of the plant were easily identifiable among the larger foliage.
- In botany, the sagittate form is commonly seen in species such as the arrowhead plant.
Meaning
Sagittate refers to something that has an arrow-like shape, typically used in describing certain leaf shapes or anatomical features.
Synonyms
- Arrow-shaped
- Pointed
- Triangular
- Acuate
