Foliated: meaning, definitions and examples

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foliated

 

[ ˈfəʊlɪeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,541, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.