English Explanatory Dictionary

foveate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having slight depressions or pits.
verb
  1. To angle one's eyes such that the foveae are directed at (an object in one's field of view), the fovea being the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.

Pronunciation

/ˈfəʊvi.ət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foveate.wav /ˈfəʊvi.eɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foveate2.wav

Word forms

foveate more foveate most foveate foveates foveating foveated

Etymology

From fovea + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Synonyms

pitted

Derived words

afoveate nonfoveate foveation refoveate
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