reticulate


2re·tic·u·late

verb \-ˌlāt\
re·tic·u·lat·edre·tic·u·lat·ing

Definition of RETICULATE

transitive verb
: to divide, mark, or construct so as to form a network <municipalities that reticulate electricity to consumers>
intransitive verb
: to become reticulated

Origin of RETICULATE

back-formation from reticulated, adjective, reticulate
First Known Use: circa 1728

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