ADNATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does adnate mean? 

• ADNATE (adjective)
  The adjective ADNATE has 1 sense:

1. of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached

  Familiarity information: ADNATE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ADNATE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached

Context example:

a calyx adnate to the ovary

Domain category:

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

Antonym:

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