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planate

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

flat, flattened. Resembling a plane, or otherwise planar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

flat or flattened area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, geography, natural-sciences

Examples

  • This species has several distinctively coloured planates across the head.
  • The planate, measuring several kilometres across, was formed by wind erosion.

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having been flattened

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: flattened

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