Reticulated

usgb/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
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Visual representation of "reticulated"
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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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