Areolated

/əˈriːəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Divided into or consisting of small distinct spaces or areas; marked with an areolate pattern.

Etymology

From 'areolate' plus the past participle suffix '-ed'. This variant emphasizes the process of being divided into areolae.

Kelly Says

Both 'areolate' and 'areolated' mean essentially the same thing, but 'areolated' is sometimes preferred in botanical descriptions to emphasize that the pattern is a characteristic feature.

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