basipetal

adjective

ba·​sip·​e·​tal bā-ˈsi-pə-tᵊl How to pronounce basipetal (audio)
-ˈzi-
: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward
basipetal maturation of an inflorescence
basipetally adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin basis + petere to go toward — more at feather

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of basipetal was in 1861

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Cite this Entry

“Basipetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basipetal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

basipetal

adjective
ba·​sip·​e·​tal bā-ˈsip-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce basipetal (audio) -ˈzip- How to pronounce basipetal (audio)
: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward
basipetally adverb
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