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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-sip-i-tl]
- /beɪˈsɪp ɪ tl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-sip-i-tl]
- /beɪˈsɪp ɪ tl/
Definitions of basipetal word
- adjective basipetal (of leaves and flowers) produced in order from the apex downwards so that the youngest are at the base 3
- adjective basipetal developing or moving from the apex toward the base of the stem: used to describe the development of tissues or movement of hormones in plants 3
- adjective basipetal growing or moving toward the base of a structure or part. 1
- adjective basipetal (botany) That develops, matures or opens from the apex towards the base in sequence. 0
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Origin of basipetal
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; basi(s) + -petal < Latin pet(ere) to seek + -al1; cf. centripetal
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Parts of speech for Basipetal
noun
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preposition
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basipetal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
basipetal usage trend in Literature
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