isophylly
|i-so-phil-ly|
/ˌaɪ.səˈfɪl.i/
equal leaves
Etymology
'isophylly' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'iso-' and 'phyllon', where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'phyllon' meant 'leaf'.
'isophylly' was formed in scientific/Neo-Latin usage from Greek components (compare New Latin/adjectival forms such as 'isophyllous'), and was adopted into English botanical terminology as 'isophylly'.
Initially, the components referred directly to 'equal' and 'leaf'; in modern usage the compound denotes the botanical condition of having equal leaves and has retained that specific technical meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition or characteristic of having leaves equal in size, shape, or arrangement (technical term in botany).
Many species in the genus show isophylly, with opposite leaves virtually identical in size and shape.
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Last updated: 2025/09/18 11:40