hydrophytic
|hy-dro-phy-tic|
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/ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪtɪk/
water-loving plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hydrophytic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydrophytos,' where 'hydro-' meant 'water' and 'phytos' meant 'plant.'
Historical Evolution
'hydrophytos' transformed into the modern English word 'hydrophytic' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'water plant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to water-loving plants.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of plants that grow in water or very moist environments.
The hydrophytic vegetation in the marshlands is crucial for maintaining the ecosystem.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 11:32