orthotropous

or·thot·ro·pous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-tho-truh-puh s]
- /ɔrˈθɒ trə pəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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.

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