adversifolious
|ad-ver-si-fo-li-ous|
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/ædˌvɜrsɪˈfoʊliəs/
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/ædˌvɜːsɪˈfəʊliəs/
opposite leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adversifolious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adversus' meaning 'opposite' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'adversifolious' changed from the Latin word 'adversifolius' and eventually became the modern English word 'adversifolious'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having opposite leaves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves arranged on opposite sides of the stem.
The plant is adversifolious, with leaves growing directly opposite each other.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 16:36