1. the arrangement, number, or condition of teeth; the pattern or structure of teeth in an organism
Usage: technical; often used in biology and paleontology
2. a notched or toothed edge or margin; a series of small projections resembling teeth
Usage: technical; used in botany and zoology

Examples

• The paleontologist studied the dentation of the fossil skull to identify the species.
• The leaf's dentation helped botanists classify the plant variety.
• Mammals show diverse dentation patterns adapted to their diets.
• The dentation along the shell's edge was a key identifying feature.
• Herbivores typically have different dentation than carnivores.