adj
caudate
Caudate (adj) means tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
adj
1
Tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
2
Having a tail.
3
Of or pertaining to the Caudata order of amphibians.
4
Having a tail-like extension.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin caudātus, from Classical Latin cauda (“tail”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of caudate?
"caudate" (adj) means tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
What are the different meanings of caudate?
"caudate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex; 2. Having a tail; 3. Of or pertaining to the Caudata order of amphibians.