Definition

Having a shape or structure that resembles a tube or is made up of tubes.

Example

The plant has tubulous stems that help it grow tall and strong.

Conversation

Have you seen that new sculpture in the park?

Yeah, it’s really interesting with those tubulous shapes.

I wonder how they managed to create such a tubulous design.

It must have taken a lot of creativity and skill!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tubulous → It is formed from "tubus" (from Latin, meaning tube) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word "tubulous" describes something that is full of or resembling tubes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tubus' which means tube, and remember that 'tubulous' refers to something that is full of or shaped like tubes.

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