Acarpellous

Pronunciation: /əˈkɑːrpələs/

Definitions of acarpellous

adjective adjective - describing a flower that lacks a carpel or pistil

Example Sentences

A1 Some flowers are acarpellous, meaning they do not have a pistil.

A2 It is important to note that acarpellous plants cannot produce seeds.

B1 Botanists often study acarpellous species to understand their reproductive strategies.

B2 The acarpellous nature of certain plants can pose challenges for pollination.

C1 Research has shown that acarpellous plants play a unique role in ecosystem dynamics.

C2 The intricate adaptations of acarpellous flowers demonstrate the complexity of plant evolution.

Examples of acarpellous in a Sentence

formal The flowers of this plant are acarpellous, lacking a distinct ovary.

informal I learned in biology class that some flowers are acarpellous.

slang I never knew that some flowers could be acarpellous, that's pretty cool.

figurative Her acarpellous personality made it difficult for others to connect with her emotionally.

Grammatical Forms of acarpellous

• past tense: acarpellous
• plural: acarpellous
• comparative: more acarpellous
• superlative: most acarpellous
• present tense: acarpellous
• future tense: will be acarpellous
• perfect tense: has been acarpellous
• continuous tense: is being acarpellous
• singular: acarpellous
• positive degree: acarpellous
• infinitive: to be acarpellous
• gerund: being acarpellous
• participle: acarpellous

Origin and Evolution of acarpellous

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acarpellous' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'carpellous' meaning 'having carpels'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botanical contexts to describe plants without carpels, the word 'acarpellous' has since expanded to be used in a more general sense to describe anything lacking carpels or similar structures.