striate
UK: ˈstraɪeɪt | US: ˈstraɪeɪt
vt. to mark with striations (parallel grooves or ridges)
adj. marked with striations
striate = stri<line> + ate<verb/adjective suffix>
- stri<line>: From Latin stria (furrow, groove), related to striatus (grooved).
- ate<verb/adjective suffix>: A suffix forming verbs (e.g., "activate") or adjectives (e.g., "desolate"), from Latin -atus.
Etymology Origin:
The word striate traces back to Latin striatus, meaning "furrowed" or "grooved," derived from stria (a line or channel). The suffix -ate was added in English to form both the verb (to mark with lines) and the adjective (marked with lines). The logic is straightforward: the root stri- conveys linearity, while -ate adapts it into an actionable or descriptive form.
The glacier striated the bedrock with deep parallel grooves.
Microscopic examination revealed a striate pattern on the leaf surface.
The artist used a fine brush to striate the painting with delicate lines.
Striate muscles are characterized by their banded appearance under a microscope.
Erosion can striate rocks over long periods, creating unique geological formations.