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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-tho-truh-puh s]
- /ɔrˈθɒ trə pəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-tho-truh-puh s]
- /ɔrˈθɒ trə pəs/
Definitions of orthotropous word
- adjective orthotropous Botany. (of an ovule) straight and symmetrical, with the chalaza at the evident base and the micropyle at the opposite extremity. 1
- noun orthotropous (of a plant ovule) having the nucleus straight, i.e., not inverted, so that the micropyle is at the end opposite the base. 1
- adjective orthotropous (of a plant ovule) growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex 0
- adjective orthotropous growing straight 0
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Origin of orthotropous
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
From the New Latin word orthotropus, dating back to 1820-30. See ortho-, -tropous
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Parts of speech for Orthotropous
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orthotropous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
orthotropous usage trend in Literature
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