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undulate
undulate leaf
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un·du·late
 ( n j -l t , ndy-, -d-)
KEY
VERB:
un·du·lat·ed
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un·du·lat·ing
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un·du·lates
VERB:
tr.
- To cause to move in a smooth wavelike motion.
- To give a wavelike appearance or form to.
VERB:
intr.
- To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion. See Synonyms at swing.
- To have a wavelike appearance or form.
- To increase and decrease in volume or pitch as if in waves.
ADJECTIVE:
(-l t, -lt)
- Having a wavy outline or appearance:
leaves with undulate margins.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Late Latin undula, small wave, diminutive of Latin unda, wave; see wed-
1 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
undu·la·tory
(-l-tôr , -t r)
KEY
(Adjective)
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