pinnatisect

English

Etymology

From New Latin pinnatisectus, from Latin pinnātus (“feathered”) + sectum, past participle of secō (“to cut”).

Adjective

pinnatisect (not comparable)

(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib.

Usage notes

Less deep incisions are called pinnatifid or pinnatipartite.

Derived terms

bipinnatisect

Related terms

pinnate

Translations

Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib

French: pennatiséqué (fr)

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