indeterminate-flowering
|in-de-ter-mi-nate-flow-er-ing|
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/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
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/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪnət ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
continuous blooming
Etymology
'indeterminate-flowering' originates from the Latin word 'indeterminatus,' meaning 'not limited,' and the Old English word 'flowrian,' meaning 'to bloom.'
'indeterminatus' transformed into the English word 'indeterminate,' and 'flowrian' evolved into 'flowering,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'indeterminate-flowering.'
Initially, it meant 'not limited in blooming,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to plants that continue to grow and produce flowers over an extended period, rather than all at once.
Tomatoes are often indeterminate-flowering, producing fruit throughout the growing season.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 18:33