thigmotropism

thig·mot·ro·pism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thig-mo-truh-piz-uh m]
- /θɪgˈmɒ trəˌpɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thig-mo-truh-piz-uh m]
- /θɪgˈmɒ trəˌpɪz əm/

Definitions of thigmotropism word

noun thigmotropism oriented growth of an organism in response to mechanical contact, as a plant tendril coiling around a string support. 1
noun thigmotropism the directional growth of a plant, in response to the stimulus of direct contact 0
noun thigmotropism stereotropism 0

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Origin of thigmotropism

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Greek thígm(a) touch + -o- + -tropism

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Parts of speech for Thigmotropism

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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