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capitate

Syllabification: (cap·i·tate)
Pronunciation: /ˈkapiˌtāt/
Definition of capitate

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • ending in a distinct compact head.

noun

(also capitate bone) Anatomy
  • the largest of the carpal bones, situated at the base of the palm of the hand and articulating with the third metacarpal.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin capitatus, from caput, capit- 'head'

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