allelopathic

adjective

al·​le·​lo·​path·​ic ə-ˌlē-lə-ˈpa-thik How to pronounce allelopathic (audio) -ˌle- How to pronounce allelopathic (audio)
: of, relating to, or exhibiting allelopathy
allelopathically
ə-ˌlē-lə-ˈpa-thi-k(ə-)lē
-ˌle-
adverb

Word History

Etymology

allelopathy + -ic

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allelopathic was in 1950

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“Allelopathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allelopathic. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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