introrse

in·trorse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-trawrs]
- /ɪnˈtrɔrs/
- /ˌɪntrərəsˈe/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-trawrs]
- /ɪnˈtrɔrs/

Definitions of introrse word

adjective introrse turned or facing inward, as anthers that open toward the gynoecium. 1
noun introrse Turned inward. 1
adjective introrse turned inwards or towards the axis, as anthers that shed their pollen towards the centre of the flower 0
adjective introrse facing inward, or toward the center 0
adjective introrse (botany) Facing or turned inwards or towards an axis. 0
adjective introrse (botany) Said of anthers dehiscing toward the center of the flower. 0

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Origin of introrse

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Latin introrsus, contraction of *intrōversus toward the inside. See intro-, versus

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Parts of speech for Introrse

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Introrse

introrse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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