Definition

Having a shape that resembles a bell, often used to describe certain types of flowers.

Example

The campanulate flowers of the plant attract many pollinators.

Conversation

I saw this amazing flower in the park yesterday.

Oh really? What did it look like?

It had a beautiful campanulate shape, almost like a bell.

That sounds lovely! I’d love to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Campanulate → It is formed from "campana" (from Latin, meaning bell) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "campanulate" describes something that is bell-shaped, resembling a bell in form.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shape that looks like a bell — that's what 'campanulate' means, with 'campana' referring to the bell shape.

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