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striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌā-təd
1
: marked with striations or striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle
Examples of striated in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The researchers are not the first to wonder about striated caracaras’ intelligence.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023
Made of clay, it was wedged above a human skull and surrounded by fragments of a striated wig.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
In 2016, Rimowa, the stalwart German luggage manufacturer known for its striated metal carry-ons, sold a majority stake to L.V.M.H., the conglomerate of high-fashion luxury brands.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2024
These striated layers of sandstone, mudstone and coal make up the Judith River Formation.
—Kristina A. Curry Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2020
The striking similarities in behaviors between the two species made the scientists wonder whether striated caracaras might be capable of solving puzzle boxes to obtain a food reward as Goffin’s cockatoos can do.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Yet what really brings us into her world is a studio space arranged with material samples that reveal various states of workmanship: gorgeous geometric embroideries, quill-like embellishments, fabrics painstakingly painted like butterfly wings, striated volumes, a delicate crystalline lattice.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
Scientists tested 15 striated caracaras that had no prior training on the puzzle box.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023
In a 1903 gelatin silver print, Roosevelt can be seen beneath a giant sequoia, nearly lost in the gargantuan tree’s striated trunk.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striated. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd
: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves
Medical Definition
striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd
1
: marked with striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle
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