capitatePronunciation: /ˈkapɪteɪt/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'capitate in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of capitate in the US English dictionary
