noun
foliation
Foliation (noun) means the process by which something develops into a leaf or leaves.
noun
1
The process by which something develops into a leaf or leaves.
2
The arrangement of a manuscript or book's leaves into pages.
3
The system of numbering the leaves of a manuscript or book.
4
(botany) The way young leaves are arranged inside a bud.
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Etymology
Came from French foliation, from Latin folium (“leaf”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for foliation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of foliation?
"foliation" (noun) means the process by which something develops into a leaf or leaves.
What is another word for foliation?
Other words for "foliation" include leafing, foliage, pagination.
What are the different meanings of foliation?
"foliation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process by which something develops into a leaf or leaves; 2. The arrangement of a manuscript or book's leaves into pages; 3. The system of numbering the leaves of a manuscript or book.
