ped·ate \ˈpeˌdāt, -_də̇t, usu -d.+V\adjective Etymology: Latin pedatus footed, from ped-, pes foot + -atus -ate — more at foot 1. a.: having a foot b.: having tube feet < many holothurians are pedate > 2.[New Latin Pedata]: of or relating to the Pedata 3.: palmate with the lateral lobes cleft into two or more segments < pedate leaves > — see leaf illustration • ped·ate·lyadverb