Definition & Meaning of "striated"in English

striated

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

banded

streaked

streaky

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most striated

Comparative

more striated

gradable

domain

texture, appearance, geology

Examples

The striated surface of the stone was polished to reveal its natural beauty.

(of a muscle) possessing a banded appearance, allowing for controlled movement

Examples

Striated muscles help us perform everyday activities like running and jumping.

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