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emarginated

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the margin interrupted by a notch or shallow sinus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Notched at the summit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • emarginated feathers
  • emarginated segment of a louse

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adj

Meaning 3

Having the edges truncated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, crystallography, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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