anisophyllous
|an-i-so-phil-lous|
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/ˌænɪˈsɑfɪləs/
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/ˌænɪˈsɒfɪləs/
unequal leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anisophyllous' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'anisophyllus', where Greek 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'phyllon' meant 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'anisophyllous' changed from New Latin 'anisophyllus' (formed from Greek elements) and entered modern English through botanical Latin usage in the 18th–19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having unequal leaves'; over time it has retained this specialized botanical meaning in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves of unequal size on the same plant or node; unequal-leaved (botany).
Many marsh species are anisophyllous, with one leaf larger than its opposite.
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Last updated: 2025/08/13 15:22