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foveate

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈfəʊvi.ət/
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  • /ˈfəʊvi.eɪt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having slight depressions or pits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, biology, botany, lichenology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pitted

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To angle one's eyes such that the foveae are directed at (an object in one's field of view), the fovea being the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From fovea + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

From fovea + -ate (verb-forming suffix).