heterophylly
|het-er-o-phyl-ly|
C2
/ˌhɛtəˈrɒfɪli/
different leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heterophylly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'hetero-' meaning 'different' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'heterophylly' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having different leaves,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having different types of leaves on the same plant.
The aquatic plant exhibits heterophylly, with submerged leaves differing from those above water.
Synonyms
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