Foliated: meaning, definitions and examples
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foliated
[ ˈfəʊlɪeɪtɪd ]
botany
Having veins, nerves, or markings like the leaves of a plant.
Synonyms
marked, patterned, veined, veiny
Examples of usage
- The foliated pattern on the butterfly's wings resembled the veins of a leaf.
- The foliated design on the pottery was inspired by nature.
geology
Composed of or characterized by thin layers resembling leaves.
Synonyms
layered, leaf-like, stratified
Examples of usage
- The foliated rock had a layered appearance.
- The foliated structure of the marble made it suitable for sculpting intricate designs.
Translations
Translations of the word "foliated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 foliado
🇮🇳 पत्तियों वाला
🇩🇪 geblättert
🇮🇩 berlapis-lapis
🇺🇦 шаруватий
🇵🇱 warstwowy
🇯🇵 葉状
🇫🇷 feuilleté
🇪🇸 estratificado
🇹🇷 yapraklı
🇰🇷 층층이 쌓인
🇸🇦 مصفّح
🇨🇿 vrstevnatý
🇸🇰 vrstvený
🇨🇳 层状的
🇸🇮 plastovit
🇮🇸 lagaður
🇰🇿 қабатты
🇬🇪 ფენოვანი
🇦🇿 qatlı
🇲🇽 estratificado
Word origin
The word 'foliated' comes from the Latin word 'foliatus', which means 'leafy' or 'like a leaf'. It has been used in botany and geology to describe patterns or structures resembling leaves or leaf-like characteristics. The term has been widely adopted in various fields to denote features with a leaf-like appearance.