angiospermic
|an-gi-o-sper-mic|
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/ˌændʒi.oʊˈspɜːrmɪk/
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/ˌændʒi.əˈspɜː.mɪk/
relating to flowering plants with seeds in vessels
Etymology
'angiospermic' originates from 'angiosperm', which is derived from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sperma' meaning 'seed'. The suffix '-ic' is used to form adjectives.
'angiospermic' was formed in modern English from the noun 'angiosperm' by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.
Initially, it meant 'relating to angiosperms (plants with seeds in vessels)', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of angiosperms (flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit).
The angiospermic structure of the plant distinguishes it from gymnosperms.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 10:21