Word Explorer

Pectinate

/ˈpɛktəneɪt/

An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

📖 Definitions of "Pectinate"

noun
  1. 1

    An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

adjective
  1. 1

    Resembling a comb.

  2. 2

    Having segments which are greatly lengthened to one side.

    "The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only."

  3. 3

    Striate

🔄 Synonyms of "Pectinate"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
roughnounNot smooth; uneven.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pectinate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
roughNot smooth; uneven.
comblikenounResembling or characteristic of a comb.
combynounResembling or characteristic of a comb.
beakishResembling a beak.
probelikeResembling a probe (instrument for probing).
pea-combedHaving a pea comb.
honeycomblikenounResembling a honeycomb.
spearlikenounResembling a spear.
piliformnounResembling hair.
pupiformResembling a pupa.
featherynoun(rare, furry fandom) Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
beaklikenounResembling a beak.
ocularOf, or relating to the eye, or the sense of sight
forcepslikenounResembling a forceps.
hatlikenounResembling a hat.
pilatenoun(biblical) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.
toothpicklikeResembling a toothpick.
wandlikenounResembling a wand.
petlikenounResembling a housepet
semblativeverb(grammar) A grammatical case that denotes the similarity of one entity to another.

🎨 Adjectives for "Pectinate"

Popular adjectives used to describe this word in books.

🏷️ Nouns for "Pectinate"

Common nouns this word is used to describe.

📝 Common Phrases with "Pectinate"

Words that come before

Words that come after

Translate “Pectinate” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

🔗 Explore Related Words

Home/Dictionary/Pectinate