acotyledonous
|a-cot-y-led-on-ous|
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/ˌeɪˌkɒtɪˈliːdənəs/
without cotyledons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acotyledonous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'kotyledon' meaning 'cup-shaped cavity' or 'cotyledon'.
Historical Evolution
'acotyledonous' was derived from the Greek word 'akotyledon' and eventually became the modern English word 'acotyledonous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without cotyledons', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cotyledons, which are the first leaves that appear from a germinating seed.
The acotyledonous plants are often found in certain types of algae.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 06:06