adnations
|ad-na-tions|
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/ædˈneɪʃənz/
(adnation)
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 Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fusion of organs or parts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fusion of two or more organs or parts, especially in plants.
The adnations of the petals and sepals are evident in this flower.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 11:06