finite-flowering
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/ˈfaɪnaɪt ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
limited blooming
Etymology
Etymology Information
'finite-flowering' originates from the combination of 'finite,' meaning 'having limits or bounds,' and 'flowering,' meaning 'producing flowers.'
Historical Evolution
'finite' comes from the Latin word 'finitus,' meaning 'limited,' and 'flowering' from the Old English 'blōwan,' meaning 'to bloom.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a limited blooming period,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant that blooms for a limited period or has a finite number of flowers.
The finite-flowering plant bloomed beautifully for just a few weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 06:45