Actinomorphic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnəˈmɔrfɪk/

Definitions of actinomorphic

adjective describing a flower that can be divided into symmetrical halves in multiple ways, typically having radial symmetry

Example Sentences

A1 Some flowers have actinomorphic shapes, like daisies.

A2 Actinomorphic flowers are symmetrical and have multiple radial sections.

B1 Botanists classify flowers as actinomorphic or zygomorphic based on their symmetry.

B2 Actinomorphic plants have floral parts that are arranged in a radial pattern.

C1 The actinomorphic nature of certain flowers allows for easy identification in botanical studies.

C2 The actinomorphic symmetry of the flower indicated its evolutionary adaptation for pollination.

Examples of actinomorphic in a Sentence

formal The actinomorphic flowers have radial symmetry, with multiple equal parts arranged around a central point.

informal Those actinomorphic flowers look like they have the same number of petals all around.

slang Check out those actinomorphic blooms, they're so perfectly balanced!

figurative The actinomorphic layout of the garden creates a harmonious and balanced aesthetic.

Grammatical Forms of actinomorphic

past tense

acted

plural

actinomorphics

comparative

more actinomorphic

superlative

most actinomorphic

present tense

actinomorphize

future tense

will actinomorphize

perfect tense

have actinomorphized

continuous tense

is actinomorphizing

singular

actinomorphic

positive degree

actinomorphic

infinitive

to actinomorphize

gerund

actinomorphizing

participle

actinomorphized

Origin and Evolution of actinomorphic

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'actinomorphic' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray or spoke, and 'morphē' meaning form or shape.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in botanical context to describe flowers with radial symmetry, the term 'actinomorphic' has since been adopted in other scientific fields to refer to objects or organisms exhibiting a similar radial symmetry.