alternifoliate
|al-ter-ni-fo-li-ate|
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/ˌɔːltərˈnɪfəˌleɪt/
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/ˌɔːltəˈnɪfəˌleɪt/
alternate leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alternifoliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alternus' meaning 'alternate' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'alternus' combined with 'folium' in Latin to form 'alternifolius', which eventually became the modern English word 'alternifoliate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having alternate leaves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves arranged alternately on the stem.
The plant is alternifoliate, with each leaf growing at a different height on the stem.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 22:36