unflowering
|un-flow-er-ing|
C2
/ʌnˈflaʊərɪŋ/
not producing flowers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unflowering' is formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'flowering', which comes from 'flower'.
Historical Evolution
'Unflowering' was created in modern English by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'flowering'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply meant 'not flowering', and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not producing flowers.
Unflowering is common in some species during drought.
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Adjective 1
not producing flowers; lacking blossoms.
The unflowering plant remained green all summer.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 09:39