anemotropism
|a-ne-mo-tro-pism|
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/ˌænɪˈmɑːtrəˌzɪm/
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/ˌænɪˈməʊtrəˌzɪz(ə)m/
response to wind direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemotropism' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and 'tropos' meaning 'turn' or 'direction.'
Historical Evolution
'anemotropism' was formed in modern scientific English by combining the Greek roots 'anemo-' and '-tropism' to describe plant responses to wind.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning or movement in response to wind,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a growth or movement response of an organism, especially a plant, to wind direction.
The anemotropism of certain grasses allows them to bend in the direction of prevailing winds.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 11:21