indehiscent
|in-de-his-cent|
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/ˌɪndɪˈhɪsənt/
not splitting open
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indehiscent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indehiscentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dehiscere' meant 'to split open.'
Historical Evolution
'indehiscentem' transformed into the modern English word 'indehiscent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not splitting open,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not splitting open to release seeds when ripe.
The indehiscent pods remained intact, keeping the seeds inside.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 01:36