orthotropic

or·tho·trop·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
- /ˌɔr θəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
- /ˌɔr θəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/

Definitions of orthotropic word

adjective orthotropic Botany. noting, pertaining to, or exhibiting a mode of vertical growth. 1
noun orthotropic (of a shoot, stem, or axis ) growing vertically. 1
adjective orthotropic relating to or showing growth that is in direct line with the stimulus 0
adjective orthotropic (of a material) having different elastic properties in different planes 0
adjective orthotropic designating or of a design for bridges in which the structural supporting units also form the deck, or road surface, thus reducing weight and cost of construction 0
adjective orthotropic designating, of, or showing vertical growth, as most main stems and roots 0

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Origin of orthotropic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; ortho- + -tropic

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Parts of speech for Orthotropic

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orthotropic 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.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

orthotropic usage trend in Literature

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