adjective
- having a cleft or clefts; split or divided, especially along a natural line or seam
Usage: commonly used in anatomy and biology to describe physical features
Examples
- The clefted chin gave him a distinctive appearance.
- Clefted hooves are characteristic of many ungulate species.
- She was born with a clefted palate, which required surgical repair.
- The clefted rock formation created a narrow passage through the canyon.
- Clefted leaves on the plant help botanists identify the species.
- The clefted surface of the stone provided good grip for climbing.