ablastemic
|a-blast-em-ic|
C2
/ˌæbləˈstiːmɪk/
absence of growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablastemic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ablastos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'blast-' referred to 'germ' or 'sprout.'
Historical Evolution
'ablastos' transformed into the scientific term 'ablastemic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not sprouting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absence of germination or growth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the absence of germination or growth.
The ablastemic condition of the seeds was due to the lack of water.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 01:21