Reticulated

/rɪˈtɪkjuleɪtɪd/
adjective

Covered or marked with a pattern like a net.

The leaves of the plant have a reticulated surface.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Covered or marked with a pattern like a net.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated patterns
  • reticulated surface
adjective

Having a structure made from multiple parts that support each other.

The reticulated structure of the bridge ensures its stability.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Having a structure made from multiple parts that support each other.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated framework
  • reticulated structure

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Technical

adjective

Set out like a net or network.

The city was reticulated with a vast network of roads and alleys.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Set out like a net or network.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated network
  • reticulated system
adjective

Relating to or denoting a type of work with fine open network in gold or silver wire.

The reticulated silver pendant was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Relating to or denoting a type of work with fine open network in gold or silver wire.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated silver
  • reticulated gold
adjective

Connected parts that form a network, especially in a body or plant.

The reticulated veins of the leaf are quite evident.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Connected parts that form a network, especially in a body or plant.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated veins
  • reticulated vessels

Usage tips

Academic

adjective

Covered or marked with a pattern like a net.

The leaves of the plant have a reticulated surface.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Covered or marked with a pattern like a net.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated patterns
  • reticulated surface
adjective

Having a structure made from multiple parts that support each other.

The reticulated structure of the bridge ensures its stability.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Having a structure made from multiple parts that support each other.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated framework
  • reticulated structure

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Set out like a net or network.

The city was reticulated with a vast network of roads and alleys.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Set out like a net or network.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated network
  • reticulated system
adjective

Relating to or denoting a type of work with fine open network in gold or silver wire.

The reticulated silver pendant was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Relating to or denoting a type of work with fine open network in gold or silver wire.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated silver
  • reticulated gold
adjective

Connected parts that form a network, especially in a body or plant.

The reticulated veins of the leaf are quite evident.
Visual representation of "reticulated" - Connected parts that form a network, especially in a body or plant.

Often appears as...

  • reticulated veins
  • reticulated vessels

Usage tips

Academic

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Visual Imagery

Think of 'reticulated' as describing something visually intricate like a spider's web.

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The frost left a reticulated pattern on the window.
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Surface Description

Use 'reticulated' to describe surfaces that remind you of a mesh or network, rather than smooth or solid surfaces.

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The reticulated skin of the chameleon helped it blend with the leaves.
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Inside the Dead Shed PIPE...

So hopefully that supplier was taken out. This is snakeskin, right? Yes. Reticulated python. This is a reticulated python. Longest species in the world. What's this story?

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reticulated python measured at 25 feet. Pythons' long bodies help the reptiles kill by way of constriction. They wrap their bodies around prey and every time the prey

Video examples

Inside the Dead Shed PIPE...

So hopefully that supplier was taken out. This is snakeskin, right? Yes. Reticulated python. This is a reticulated python. Longest species in the world. What's this story?

Video examples

Pythons 101 PIPE National...

reticulated python measured at 25 feet. Pythons' long bodies help the reptiles kill by way of constriction. They wrap their bodies around prey and every time the prey

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