ADNATE
6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ADNATE
adjective
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Linked or fused to a structure of a type different from itself; for example, attachment of a stamen to a petal is adnate, while attachment of a stamen to another stamen is connate.
"Adnate mushroom gills are broadly attached to the stalk slightly above the bottom of the gill, with most of the gill fused to the stem."
- Growing with one side adherent to a stem; applied to the lateral zooids of corals and other compound animals. in fish, having the eyes fused and unable to rotate independently
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About the word ADNATE
Is "ADNATE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ADNATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ADNATE" worth?
In Scrabble, "ADNATE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ADNATE" mean?
Linked or fused to a structure of a type different from itself; for example, attachment of a stamen to a petal is adnate, while attachment of a stamen to another stamen is connate.
Does "ADNATE" have any anagrams?
No, "ADNATE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.