1. In a manner having a scalloped or notched edge; with a crenate pattern or appearance.
Usage: Primarily used in botany and biology to describe leaf margins or structural edges.

Examples

• The leaf margin was crenately edged, with small rounded notches along its border.
• The shell's rim was crenately patterned, creating a decorative scalloped effect.
• The petals were crenately lobed, distinguishing this species from its relatives.
• The coastline appeared crenately indented when viewed from above.