-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- scaramouch non sequitur admiral's mast calumny kakistocracy
- ALL
pedate
adjective
ped·ate
\ˈpeˌdāt, -də̇t, usually -t+V\
Definition of pedate
1a : having a foot b : having tube feet many holothurians are pedate
2 [New Latin Pedata] : of or relating to the Pedata
3 : palmate with the lateral lobes cleft into two or more segments pedate leaves
pedately
adverbIndulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of pedate
Latin pedatus footed, from ped-, pes foot + -atus -ate
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up pedate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!