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pennate

adjective

/ˈpɛneɪt/

Meaning

Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.

The fern has a pennate leaf structure.

feathered, plumose, pinnate, fringed

smooth, simple

pennate muscles, pennate leaves, pennate structure, bipennate form

full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

lowly and sometimes degrading; related to unskilled or routine tasks

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort