amphitropal
|am-phi-tro-pal|
C2
/æmˈfɪtrəpəl/
curved ovule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphitropal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphitropos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'tropos' meant 'turn.'
Historical Evolution
'amphitropos' transformed into the modern English word 'amphitropal' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning both ways,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an ovule that is curved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an ovule that is curved so that both ends are near each other, but with the hilum lateral.
The plant exhibits amphitropal ovules, which are characteristic of certain species.
Last updated: 2025/07/23 06:21