umbonulate

/ʌmˌbɒnˈyʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To form or have an umbone, especially a projecting or rounded part of an object.

“The geologist carefully examined the fossilized shell, noting how it had begun to umbonulate at the edges.”

2. adjective

Having or forming an umbone, especially a projecting or rounded part.

“The architect designed the building with an umbonulate dome to give it a distinctive appearance.”

Synonyms

  • bulge
  • project
  • swell

Antonyms

  • flatten
  • recede