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acropetal

English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἄκρον (ákron, “the top”) + Latin petō, petere (“fall, rush out”) +‎ -al.

Adjective

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acropetal (not comparable)

  1. (botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.

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Pronunciation

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  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ.kɾɔ.pɨˈtal/ [ɐ.kɾɔ.pɨˈtaɫ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ.kɾɔ.pɨˈta.li/

Adjective

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acropetal m or f (plural acropetais)

  1. (botany) acropetal (that develops from the base towards the apex in sequence)
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