Definition

In a way that resembles the shape of a hand with fingers spread out, like the leaves of certain plants.

Example

The leaves of the plant grow palmately, spreading out from a central point.

Conversation

Have you seen how the leaves grow on that plant?

Yeah, they spread out palmately, which looks really cool.

I love how unique that makes it compared to other plants.

Definitely! It adds a nice touch to the whole garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Palmately → It is formed from "palma" (from Latin, meaning palm of the hand) and "-ately" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word describes a pattern resembling the shape of a palm, often used in botany to refer to leaves that spread out like fingers from a central point.

Memory Tip

Picture the shape of a palm with fingers spreading out — that's what 'palmately' means, resembling the palm of a hand.

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