apical-spored
|ap-i-cal-spored|
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/ˈeɪ.pɪ.kəl spɔrd/
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/ˈeɪ.pɪ.kəl spɔːd/
spores at the tip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apical-spored' originates from the combination of 'apical,' meaning 'at the apex or tip,' and 'spored,' referring to the presence of spores.
Historical Evolution
'Apical' comes from the Latin word 'apex,' meaning 'summit' or 'tip,' and 'spored' is derived from the Greek word 'spora,' meaning 'seed' or 'sowing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spores at the tip,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores located at the apex or tip of a structure.
The fungus is apical-spored, with spores forming at the tips of its structures.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 08:45