C1 noun Formel

tritractile

/traɪˈtræktɪl/

A tritractile is a specialized anatomical or mechanical structure possessing three distinct branches, prongs, or retractile arms. In biological contexts, it typically refers to a three-pronged skeletal spicule found in certain marine invertebrates, such as sponges, used for structural support.

Exemples

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The student found a tritractile under the microscope during the beach field trip.

The student found a tritractile under the microscope during the beach field trip.

2

The presence of a tritractile within the tissue sample suggests a specific genus of marine sponge.

The presence of a tritractile within the tissue sample suggests a specific genus of marine sponge.

3

Look at this weird three-legged thing in the sample; it's called a tritractile.

Look at this weird three-legged thing in the sample; it's called a tritractile.

Famille de mots

Nom
tritractile
Adjectif
tritractile
Apparenté
traction
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Astuce mémo

Focus on the prefix 'tri-' meaning three and the root 'tract' meaning to pull or extend. Visualize a tripod that can extend its legs in three directions.

Quiz rapide

The marine biologist identified a unique _____ among the sponge's skeletal remains.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : tritractile

Exemples

1

The student found a tritractile under the microscope during the beach field trip.

everyday

The student found a tritractile under the microscope during the beach field trip.

2

The presence of a tritractile within the tissue sample suggests a specific genus of marine sponge.

formal

The presence of a tritractile within the tissue sample suggests a specific genus of marine sponge.

3

Look at this weird three-legged thing in the sample; it's called a tritractile.

informal

Look at this weird three-legged thing in the sample; it's called a tritractile.

4

Morphological analysis reveals that the tritractile serves as a primary structural scaffold for the organism's dermal layer.

academic

Morphological analysis reveals that the tritractile serves as a primary structural scaffold for the organism's dermal layer.

5

The bio-inspired design of the new mechanical clamp mimics the efficiency of a natural tritractile.

business

The bio-inspired design of the new mechanical clamp mimics the efficiency of a natural tritractile.

Famille de mots

Nom
tritractile
Adjectif
tritractile
Apparenté
traction

Collocations courantes

skeletal tritractile skeletal tritractile
microscopic tritractile microscopic tritractile
siliceous tritractile siliceous tritractile
tritractile arrangement tritractile arrangement
calcareous tritractile calcareous tritractile

Phrases Courantes

formation of a tritractile

formation of a tritractile

tritractile symmetry

tritractile symmetry

sturdy tritractile

sturdy tritractile

Souvent confondu avec

tritractile vs tractile

Tractile refers generally to something capable of being drawn out or stretched, whereas tritractile specifically implies three branches.

tritractile vs tripartite

Tripartite means consisting of three parts in a general sense, while tritractile refers to a physical three-pronged structure.

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Notes d'usage

This word is highly technical and is almost exclusively used in zoology (specifically spongiology) or advanced materials science to describe three-way branching structures. It is rarely encountered outside of scientific literature or academic testing.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may mistakenly use 'tritractile' to describe any group of three items; however, it must specifically refer to a single structure with three radiating or extending arms.

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Astuce mémo

Focus on the prefix 'tri-' meaning three and the root 'tract' meaning to pull or extend. Visualize a tripod that can extend its legs in three directions.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'tri-' (three) combined with 'tractilis' (capable of being drawn out), from 'trahere' (to pull).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: tritractiles Often used as an attributive noun/adjective

Quiz rapide

The marine biologist identified a unique _____ among the sponge's skeletal remains.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : tritractile

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