1. bent abruptly at an angle like a knee
Usage: anatomy; botany

1. to bend at an angle
Usage: technical

Examples

• The geniculate nerve takes a sharp turn in the temporal bone.
• The plant’s geniculate stem allowed it to change direction toward the light.
• The geniculate body is an important relay station in the brain.
• The antenna geniculatesat the joint to improve reception.
• Geniculate fibers connect different parts of the visual system.
• The insect’s geniculate antennae help it navigate in tight spaces.