anisocarpic
|an-i-so-car-pic|
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/ˌænɪsoʊˈkɑrpɪk/
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/ˌænɪsəʊˈkɑːpɪk/
unequal fruit
Etymology
'anisocarpic' originates from Neo-Latin/scientific formation, ultimately from Greek 'anisos' and 'karpos', where 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'karpos' meant 'fruit'.
'anisocarpic' developed from the combination of Greek roots 'anisos' + 'karpos' into Latinized botanical forms (e.g. 'anisocarpus') and was adopted into modern English as 'anisocarpic'.
Initially it meant 'having unequal fruits' in botanical usage, and this core meaning has been retained in modern technical descriptions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruits, carpels, or fruiting structures that are unequal in size or form; uneven-fruited (used chiefly in botanical descriptions).
The species is anisocarpic, producing larger fruits on the outer florets and smaller ones in the center.
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Last updated: 2025/08/13 02:22