Definition

A small or secondary blood vessel or channel, often found in the wings of insects or in other biological structures.

Example

The scientist examined the veinlet on the insect's wing under a microscope.

Conversation

Did you notice the tiny veinlet on that butterfly's wing?

Yeah, it's amazing how detailed they are!

I love how those little veinlets can create such beautiful patterns.

Absolutely! Nature has a way of surprising us with its design.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Veinlet → It is formed from "vein" (from Old French *veine*, meaning a channel or duct) and "-let" (a diminutive suffix meaning small). The word "veinlet" refers to a small vein or a minor channel in a structure.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small channel' — 'vein' refers to a channel, and '-let' means small. A veinlet is simply a small vein.

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