How Do You Spell TRIPINNATE?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪpɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "tripinnate" describes a leaf with three levels of branching. It is spelled /trɪˈpɪneɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "tri-" prefix denotes three, while "pinnate" refers to the feather-like arrangement of the leaflets. The pronunciation begins with the "tr" sound, similar to "try", followed by a short "ih" vowel and a hard "p" sound. The stress falls on the second syllable, "pin", which rhymes with "gin". The final "ate" is pronounced like "ayt".

TRIPINNATE Meaning and Definition

1. "Tripinnate" is an adjective used to describe a particular characteristic of a compound leaf, particularly in plants. It refers to the arrangement of leaflets or leaf divisions in a compound leaf that are themselves divided into smaller leaflets in a hierarchical manner. In other words, the leaflets of a tripinnate compound leaf are further subdivided into leaflets, resulting in a highly intricate and feathery appearance.

   The term "tripinnate" derives from the Latin words "tri," meaning three, and "pinnatus," meaning feathered. This compound leaf form typically starts with a main stalk, or rachis, which bears smaller secondary stalks known as pinnae. Each pinna, in turn, bears smaller subunits called pinnules or leaflets. These leaflets are arranged in groups of three along the secondary stalks, creating a feather-like pattern.

   The tripinnate leaf arrangement is commonly found in certain ferns and some flowering plants. It serves an important purpose as it allows these plants to maximize photosynthesis by capturing more sunlight due to the increased surface area of the leaf. Furthermore, the intricate structure of tripinnate leaves provides additional stability against wind and reduces water loss through transpiration.

   Overall, the term "tripinnate" refers to the intricate feather-like arrangement of leaflets within a compound leaf, showcasing the intricate and efficient design of certain plants to optimize photosynthesis and withstand environmental challenges.

2. • In bot., a compound leaf three times divided in a pinnate manner.

   • See tripennate.

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

Common Misspellings for TRIPINNATE

• rripinnate
• fripinnate
• gripinnate
• yripinnate
• 6ripinnate
• 5ripinnate
• teipinnate
• tdipinnate
• tfipinnate
• ttipinnate
• t5ipinnate
• t4ipinnate
• trupinnate
• trjpinnate
• trkpinnate
• tropinnate
• tr9pinnate
• tr8pinnate
• trioinnate

Etymology of TRIPINNATE

The word "tripinnate" is derived from the Latin word "tripinnatus", which is a combination of "tri-" meaning "three" and "pinnatus" meaning "feathered" or "winged". The term is used to describe leaves that are divided into three levels of pinnate (feather-like) subdivisions or leaflets.

Similar spelling words for TRIPINNATE

• trapping,
• Torpent,
• Trepanned,
• treponema,
• Turribant,
• Trapanned,
• terpenoid,
• tripinnatifid,
• drepaneidae,
• torbanite,
• Tyropanoate,
• Trepanier,
• trabant,
• treebound,
• Dryboned,
• tribunat,
• true pine,
• trephine,
• turbanned,
• Turbinoid,
• Turbinite,
• trypanide,
• Turband,
• tripinnated,
• derbend,
• turbinate,
• drepanidae,
• tripoint,
• triband,
• drypoint,
• turbined,
• Dreibund,
• Tribunate,
• turbinado,
• trapunto,
• Trepondo,
• trappings,
• Tripennate,
• tribunite,
• darabont,
• derbent,
• turbinidae,
• Trepanatio,
• turbond,
• tripping,
• Turbant,
• turbaned,
• Trippant,
• trephination,
• DRBOND,
• trippingly,
• drepanid,
• torpoint.