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reticulation

 

[ rɪˈtɪk.jə.leɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological structure

Reticulation refers to a pattern or arrangement in which lines or elements form a network. In biology, it often describes the formation of a mesh-like structure in tissues or organisms, such as the vascular reticulations in plants or the network of veins in leaves.

Synonyms

interconnection, mesh, network

Examples of usage

  • The reticulation of the leaf veins is vital for transporting nutrients.
  • Scientists studied the reticulation of the cellular structure under a microscope.
  • The reticulation pattern in the art piece resembles that of natural forms.
Context #2 | Noun

artistic design

In art, reticulation describes a technique that creates textures resembling a network by manipulating surface patterns. This is often seen in textiles and ceramics.

Synonyms

design, pattern, texture

Examples of usage

  • The artist used reticulation to add depth to the fabric design.
  • Reticulation in the pottery gives it a unique, handcrafted appearance.
  • She admired the reticulation of the glaze on the ceramic piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "reticulation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reticulação

🇮🇳 जालबंदी

🇩🇪 Retikulation

🇮🇩 retikulasi

🇺🇦 ретикулювання

🇵🇱 retikulacja

🇯🇵 網状

🇫🇷 réticulation

🇪🇸 reticulación

🇹🇷 retikülasyon

🇰🇷 망상

🇸🇦 شبكية

🇨🇿 retikulace

🇸🇰 retikulácia

🇨🇳 网状结构

🇸🇮 retikulacija

🇮🇸 netjager

🇰🇿 торлы құрылым

🇬🇪 რეტიკულაცია

🇦🇿 retikulyasiya

🇲🇽 reticulación

Etymology

The word 'reticulation' originates from the Latin term 'reticulatus,' which means 'net-like' or 'netted.' The root 'rete' means 'net,' and it reflects the network-like structures observed in various biological and artistic contexts. The term began to be used in English in the late 19th century to describe formations in biology, particularly in anatomy and botany, where the interconnected networks are prominent. Over time, its application has broadened to include areas such as art and design, indicating any mesh-like structure or intricate pattern. Reticulation has since become a critical term in various scientific fields, including genetics and ecology, where the interconnected systems play essential roles in understanding organism interactions and environmental dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,735, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.