striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌā-təd How to pronounce striated (audio)
1
: marked with striations or striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

Examples of striated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made of clay, it was wedged above a human skull and surrounded by fragments of a striated wig. Franz Lidz, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024 In 2016, Rimowa, the stalwart German luggage manufacturer known for its striated metal carry-ons, sold a majority stake to L.V.M.H., the conglomerate of high-fashion luxury brands. Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2024 These striated layers of sandstone, mudstone and coal make up the Judith River Formation. Kristina A. Curry Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2020 The striking similarities in behaviors between the two species made the scientists wonder whether striated caracaras might be capable of solving puzzle boxes to obtain a food reward as Goffin’s cockatoos can do. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Yet what really brings us into her world is a studio space arranged with material samples that reveal various states of workmanship: gorgeous geometric embroideries, quill-like embellishments, fabrics painstakingly painted like butterfly wings, striated volumes, a delicate crystalline lattice. Amy Verner, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023 Scientists tested 15 striated caracaras that had no prior training on the puzzle box. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023 In a 1903 gelatin silver print, Roosevelt can be seen beneath a giant sequoia, nearly lost in the gargantuan tree’s striated trunk. Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023 Woods Bagot created the custom, striated display cabinets after numerous experiments with poured concrete. Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of striated was in 1646

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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striated. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

striated

adjective
stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce striated (audio)
: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves

Medical Definition

striated

adjective
stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce striated (audio)
1
: marked with striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

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