acaulescence
|a-cau-les-cence|
C2
/əˈkɔːləsəns/
stemless condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acaulescence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acaulescens,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'caulis' meant 'stem.'
Historical Evolution
'acaulescens' transformed into the modern English word 'acaulescence' through botanical Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a stem,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of being stemless or having a very short stem.
The acaulescence of certain plants allows them to grow close to the ground.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 01:36