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adaxial

|ad-ax-i-al|

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/æˈdæksiəl/

toward the axis

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adaxial' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'axis' meaning 'axle or central line'.

Historical Evolution

'adaxial' was formed in modern scientific Latin to describe the orientation of plant parts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'toward the axis', and this meaning has remained consistent in botanical contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

situated on the side or surface facing toward the axis or central line, especially in botany, referring to the side of a leaf or petal that faces the stem.

The adaxial surface of the leaf is usually greener and more photosynthetically active.

Synonyms

ventralinner

Antonyms

abaxialdorsal

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Last updated: 2025/05/03 17:06