Acrogynous

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɑdʒənəs/

Definitions of acrogynous

adjective a term used to describe a plant or organism that has both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual

Example Sentences

A1 Some plants have acrogynous reproductive structures.

A2 The acrogynous flowers of the tree are easily recognizable.

B1 Botanists study the acrogynous nature of certain plant species.

B2 The acrogynous characteristics of the fern make it unique.

C1 The acrogynous plants in the rainforest exhibit fascinating adaptations.

C2 Research on acrogynous plants has led to new discoveries in the field of botany.

Examples of acrogynous in a Sentence

formal The acrogynous plant species can reproduce without the need for pollination.

informal I learned that acrogynous plants can self-pollinate, pretty cool, right?

slang Those acrogynous plants are like the ultimate independent beings, doing their own thing.

figurative Her acrogynous nature allowed her to thrive in solitude, like a self-sufficient ecosystem.

Grammatical Forms of acrogynous

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

Origin and Evolution of acrogynous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrogynous' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'akron' meaning 'top' or 'extremity' and 'gune' meaning 'woman'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botany to describe plants with female reproductive organs located at the top of the plant, the term has evolved to be used more broadly in various fields to refer to anything that is situated at the top or highest point.