Pronunciation: ' ad- ˌ n ā t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin adnatus, adgnatus, past participle of adgnasci to be born in addition, grow later ― more at AGNATE
Date: 1661
: grown to a usually unlike part especially along a margin <a calyx adnate to the ovary>
– ad · na · tion \ ad- ' n ā -sh ə n \ noun