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tuberculated

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /tʌˈbɜrk.jə.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective
Definition

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


Example

The tuberculated surface of the plant made it easy to identify.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen that plant in the corner?
Sloth B
Yes, it looks really interesting with its tuberculated leaves.
Sloth A
I wonder if it's easy to care for, though.
Sloth B
I heard it needs specific conditions because of those tuberculated features.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bumpy
lumpy
nodular
Antonyms
smooth
flat
even
Root Explanation

Tuberculated → It is formed from "tuber" (from Latin *tuber*, meaning swelling or lump) and "-culated" (a diminutive suffix indicating smallness or a specific form). The word "tuberculated" refers to something that is marked by small lumps or swellings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tuber' meaning a lump or swelling, and the '-culated' indicating smallness — this helps you remember that 'tuberculated' describes something with small lumps.

Visually Confused Words
bituberculated
bituberculate
tubulated
unituberculate
sextuberculate
trabeculated
multituberculated
unoperculated
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