adnation
|ad-na-tion|
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/ædˈneɪʃən/
fusion of unlike parts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adnation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adnatio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'natio' meant 'birth or origin'.
Historical Evolution
'adnatio' transformed into the English word 'adnation' through Medieval Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fusion of unlike parts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fusion of unlike parts, especially the fusion of floral organs.
The adnation of petals and stamens is common in some plant species.
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