pinnate
pinnate is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pinnate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpinnate
- Resembling a feather.
- Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis
Example: "Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves."
- Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.
Example: "the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken"
- Having wings or fins.
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