ge·nic·u·late (j -n k y-lt) also ge·nic·u·lat·ed (-l  td)adj. 1. Bent abruptly, as a knee. 2. Having kneelike joints; able to bend at an abrupt angle. [Latin genicul tus, with bended knee, from geniculum, diminutive of gen , knee; see genu-1 in Indo-European roots.]ge·nic u·late·ly adv.ge·nic u·lation n. |
geniculate [dʒɪˈnɪkjʊlɪt -ˌleɪt]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology bent at a sharp angle geniculate antennae
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) having a joint or joints capable of bending sharply
[from Latin geniculātus jointed, from geniculum a little knee, small joint, from genu knee]
geniculately adv
geniculation n
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| Adj. | 1. | geniculate - bent at a sharp angle biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms crooked - having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth" |
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