Planate

1) Having a flattened surface
2) A plane in two dimensional space

"Poor planate head over here got his head run over by his car when he was working on it."

by McHesp March 26, 2017

planate

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪ.neɪt/
Definition:
1. To render flat or level.
2. To make even or uniform in texture or surface.
3. To rectify irregular edges or uneven areas.
4. To flatten a surface or object entirely.

Significance:
• It defines the act of smoothing or evening a surface.
• It emphasizes transformation from irregular to uniform.
• It identifies methods for achieving flatness.
• It avoids ambiguity in mechanical or artistic contexts.
• It simplifies instruction manuals and tool usage guides.
• It improves clarity in carpentry, artistry, and engineering.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "smooth".
Past verb: planated
Present simple verb: planate, planates
Present continuous verb: planating
Adverb: planely
Adjective: planive

Examples:
• "Carpenters planate ligneous boards before assembly."
• "Artists planate canvas surfaces prior to painting."
• "Engineers planate concrete foundations for stability."
• "Mechanics planate metal plates for precision machining."
• "Architects design edifices with planate roofs (covers) for aesthetic appeal."

by Dmitrio November 5, 2025