ADNATE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached

Example:

a calyx adnate to the ovary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Antonym:

connate (of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united)

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