Meaning of adnate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈædneɪt/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   adnate

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Latin adnatus, variant of agnatus (see agnate), by association with ad-

   Definitions

   1. of unlike parts or organs

   Examples

   • « growing closely attached »
   • « a calyx adnate to the ovary »

   Antonyms

   • connate