Definition

Having three distinct parts or sections that are separated by grooves or indentations.

Example

The leaf of the plant is trilobed, with three clearly defined sections.

Conversation

Did you see that new plant I got?

Yeah, it looks really interesting! What kind is it?

It's a type of fern that has trilobed leaves.

That's cool! I've never seen a plant like that before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trilobed → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "lobus" (from Latin, meaning lobe or rounded projection). The word "trilobed" describes something that has three lobes or rounded parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') and 'lobes' ('lobus') to remember that 'trilobed' refers to something with three rounded parts.

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