Definition of Ternate

1. Adjective. (of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections.

Similar to: Compound

Definition of Ternate

1. a. Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches, leaves, or flowers.

Definition of Ternate

1. Adjective. (botany) Having three divisions (or leaflets) ¹

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Definition of Ternate

1. arranged in groups of three [adj]

Medical Definition of Ternate

1. ,plant biology> In groups of three, of leaves, arranged in whorls of three, of a single leaf, having the leaflets arranged in groups of three. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ternate

ternaries
ternarily
ternary
ternary alloy
ternary code
ternary complex
ternary complexes
ternary compound
ternary computer
ternary computers
ternary form
ternary logic
ternary name
ternary operator
ternary operators
ternate (current term)
ternately
terne
terned
terneplate
terneplates
ternes
ternesite
terning
ternion
ternions
ternovite
terns
teroxide
terp

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