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costaed
This term is primarily used in specialized biological and botanical contexts to describe the presence of a costa, which is a prominent midrib or supporting vein. It carries a technical, descriptive tone and is rarely encountered in general conversation, appearing instead in taxonomic descriptions or anatomical studies of plants and insects.
Because it describes a structural feature, it is often paired with adverbs of intensity such as "strongly" or "lightly" to specify the prominence of the ribbing. It should not be confused with "costal," which is a more general adjective referring to ribs, particularly in human anatomy.
Meanings
Examples
The specimen features a heavily costaed leaf surface.
Look at how the wing is costaed to provide structural support.
These ancient fossils show a clearly costaed pattern on the fronds.
Is this species characterized by a costaed midrib?
The insect has a costaed thorax that distinguishes it from similar species.
I noticed the petals were slightly costaed under the microscope.
The plant has a costaed stem that feels ridged to the touch.
The researcher described the organ as being densely costaed.