I. ˈkapəˌtāt adjective
Etymology: Latin capitatus headed, from capit-, caput head + -atus -ate — more at head
1. also cap·i·tat·ed -ād.ə̇d botany : forming a head
capitate inflorescence
capitate flowers
2. biology : abruptly enlarged and globose
a capitate stigma
a capitate antenna
— see antenna illustration
II. ˈkapəˌtāt noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: capitatum