Achene

Pronunciation: /əˈkiːn/

Definitions of achene

noun a small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not split open to release its seed, typical of many plants in the buttercup family

Example Sentences

A1 An achene is a type of dry fruit that does not split open to release its seed.

A2 Some plants, like sunflowers, produce achenes as their fruit.

B1 Achenes are often dispersed by wind or animals to help with seed distribution.

B2 Botanists study the different types of achenes to understand plant reproduction and dispersal methods.

C1 The morphology and anatomy of achenes can provide valuable information about plant evolution.

C2 Researchers are conducting experiments to analyze the genetic makeup of achenes for agricultural purposes.

Examples of achene in a Sentence

formal The achene is a type of dry fruit that contains a single seed.

informal I found a bunch of achenes scattered around the garden.

slang Those little achenes are so annoying to clean up!

figurative The idea took root in her mind like an achene, slowly growing into a full-fledged plan.

Grammatical Forms of achene

• plural: achenes
• comparative: more achene
• superlative: most achene
• present tense: achenes
• future tense: will achene
• perfect tense: has achened
• continuous tense: is achening
• singular: achene
• positive degree: achene
• infinitive: to achene
• gerund: achening
• participle: achened

Origin and Evolution of achene

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'achene' originated from the French word 'achène', which came from the Latin word 'achenium' meaning 'small dry body'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botanical contexts to refer to a type of dry, one-seeded fruit, the term 'achene' has since expanded to be used in a broader scientific and botanical sense, as well as in everyday language to describe similar small, dry fruits.