acropetal
|a-cro-pet-al|
C2
/əˈkrɒpɪtəl/
growth towards the tip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acropetal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'top' and 'petal' meaning 'seeking'.
Historical Evolution
'Acropetal' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seeking the top', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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