acaulescent
|a-cau-les-cent|
C2
/ˌeɪˌkɔːˈlɛsənt/
without a stem
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acaulescent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acaulescens,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'caulis' meant 'stem.'
Historical Evolution
'acaulescens' transformed into the modern English word 'acaulescent' 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
Adjective 1
having no stem or a very short one, as in certain plants.
The acaulescent plant was difficult to spot among the taller vegetation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 01:51