How Do You Spell BITERNATE?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪtˈɜːne͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "biternate" can be spelled as bɪˈtɜːneɪt. It is an adjective that describes a leaf or a stem with two sets of three leaflets. The word is derived from the Latin word "bis" which means twice, and "ternate" which means arranged in threes. The correct spelling of this word is crucial for botanists to accurately describe plant characteristics. When writing about plants with biternate leaves, it is important to spell the word correctly to ensure clarity and precision in scientific research.

BITERNATE Meaning and Definition

1. Biternate is an adjective that is used to describe a botanical characteristic or arrangement that is divided into three main parts or branches. It is derived from the Latin words "bi" meaning "two" and "ternus" meaning "threefold." Therefore, biternate literally translates to "divided into three parts," with each part being further subdivided into two components.

   In the context of botany, biternate refers specifically to a leaf or leaflet structure that exhibits a specific pattern of branching. It describes a leaf or leaflet that is composed of three main divisions or lobes, with each division further divided into two smaller segments. This results in a leaf structure that appears both bipinnate and ternate at the same time.

   This term commonly applies to plants of various families, such as ferns, palms, and certain flowering plants. Examples of plants with biternate leaves include the Sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum), Mapleleaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), and certain species of Trifolium (clover).

   The biternate arrangement of leaves is often considered a specialized adaptation that allows plants to maximize their surface area for photosynthesis while maintaining a compact growth form. It is an important characteristic used in plant identification and classification, assisting botanists in differentiating between various species.

2. In bot., applied to compound leaves which form three leaflets on each secondary petiole or leafstalk.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BITERNATE

• viternate
• niternate
• hiternate
• giternate
• buternate
• bjternate
• bkternate
• boternate
• b9ternate
• b8ternate
• birernate
• bifernate
• bigernate
• biyernate
• bi6ernate
• bi5ernate
• bitwrnate
• bitsrnate
• bitdrnate

Etymology of BITERNATE

The word "Biternate" is derived from Latin roots. It combines the prefix "bi-" meaning "two" or "twice" and the Latin word "ternus" which means "three". This combination creates a word that suggests a repetition or division into three parts or segments.

Similar spelling words for BITERNATE

• floral-patterned,
• butrint,
• petronet,
• pottrained,
• crinkle-patterned,
• betrand,
• bitterant,
• butternut,
• Patronate,
• paternity,
• bitternut,
• putoranite,
• pteronetta,
• bitterend,
• patronato,
• patterned,
• co-patterned,
• betrend,
• patronite,
• poitrenaud,
• bittorrent,
• male-patterned,
• non-paternity,
• flower-patterned,
• bitter end,
• paternot.