coticular

/sɒtɪˈkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a cotyle (a small compartment or box, especially in an animal’s skeleton).

“The coticular structure of the insect’s thorax was a key discovery in the field of entomology.”

Synonyms

  • compartmental
  • cotyle

Antonyms

  • open
  • unenclosed