Plicature

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈɫiˈkɑˈtʊɹ/

Plicature (noun)

  1. A pattern of folds or ridges on a surface, often made by pressure or growth.
  2. The formation of folds in tissues or organs during development or movement.
  3. A deliberate folding or shaping of a material to create a structured surface.

Examples

  • The fabric shows a plicature along the seam.
  • Light reveals the plicature on the folded surface.