1. Having a fovea or foveae; marked by small pits or depressions.
Usage: technical; biology

1. To direct the eyes or gaze toward a particular point; to focus vision on an object.
Usage: technical; psychology; neuroscience

Examples

• The foveate surface of the leaf showed numerous tiny indentations under magnification.
• Insects foveate on moving objects to track prey.
• The foveate structure of certain beetles provides enhanced grip.
• Researchers observed how subjects foveate on faces during social interaction.
• The foveate pattern on the seed coat aids in water absorption.