Definition

Describing something that has small, rounded lumps or bumps on its surface.

Example

The plant's leaves were nodulose, giving them a unique texture.

Conversation

Have you seen those plants with the nodulose stems?

Yeah, I saw some at the nursery last week!

They look so unique and interesting, don’t you think?

Absolutely! I’d love to have one in my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nodulose → It is formed from "nodulus" (from Latin, meaning a small knot or swelling) and the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "nodulose" describes something that is characterized by small knots or swellings.

Memory Tip

Think of small 'knots' ('nodulus') that something is 'full of' ('-ose') — that's why nodulose refers to something with many small knots.

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