emarginate Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*mar"gi*nate transitive verb

Etymology

L. emarginare; e out + marginare to furnish with a margin, fr. margo margin.

Definitions

1. To take away the margin of.

E*mar"gi*nate, E*mar"gi*na`ted adjective (Also<

• Emarginate
• Emarginated

)

Definitions

1. Having the margin interrupted by a notch or shallow sinus.
2. (Bot.) Notched at the summit.
3. (Cryst.) Having the edges truncated.