shade-tolerant
|shade-tol-er-ant|
B2
/ʃeɪd ˈtɒlərənt/
thrives in low light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shade-tolerant' originates from the combination of 'shade,' meaning 'partial darkness,' and 'tolerant,' meaning 'able to endure.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'shade-tolerant' has been used in botanical contexts to describe plants that can survive with limited sunlight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to endure shade,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to thrive in low-light conditions, typically used to describe plants.
Ferns are shade-tolerant plants that can grow under the canopy of trees.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 00:15