Word of the Day 10/11/21 Testudinate
Testudinate (adjective, noun)
testudinate [ te-stood-n-it, -eyt, -styood- ]
adjective
1. formed like the carapace of a tortoise; arched; vaulted.
2. chelonian.
noun
3. a turtle.
4. any member of the order Testudines, comprising turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.
Origin: From the Latin word testūdinātus, dating back to 1720–30. See testudinal, -ate
HOW TO USE TESTUDINATE IN A SENTENCE
The testudinate is employed where the span is not great, and where large rooms are provided in upper stories.
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testudinate [ te-stood-n-it, -eyt, -styood- ]
adjective
1. formed like the carapace of a tortoise; arched; vaulted.
2. chelonian.
noun
3. a turtle.
4. any member of the order Testudines, comprising turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.
Origin: From the Latin word testūdinātus, dating back to 1720–30. See testudinal, -ate
HOW TO USE TESTUDINATE IN A SENTENCE
The testudinate is employed where the span is not great, and where large rooms are provided in upper stories.
TEN BOOKS ON ARCHITECTURE|VITRUVIUS
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.