Definitions

1. verb

to have or form a head or capitulum; to form a capitulum

“The botanist noted that the plant capitated after several months of growth.”

2. noun

a bone or part of a bone that forms the head or summit of a structure, especially in the wrist (capitate bone)

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s capitate bone after the accident.”

3. adjective

having or forming a head or capitulum

“The capitate leaves of the plant made it easily recognizable.”