Pinnatisect

Origin

From New Latin pinnatisectus, from Latin pinnatus ("feathered") + sectum, past participle of seco ("to cut")

Full definition of pinnatisect

Adjective

1. (botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib.

Related terms

• pinnate

Usage notes

Less deep incisions are called pinnatifid or pinnatipartite.