Aecial

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪʃiəl/

Definitions of aecial

adjective relating to or characteristic of aecia, which are specialized structures in certain fungi where spores are produced

Example Sentences

A1 The aecial stage of the fungus is easily identifiable.

A2 The aecial spores are dispersed by the wind.

B1 The aecial infections can spread rapidly in the right conditions.

B2 Scientists are studying the aecial development of the plant pathogen.

C1 The aecial morphology is a key factor in classifying the species.

C2 Advanced research is focused on understanding the genetic basis of aecial formation.

Examples of aecial in a Sentence

formal The aecial stage of the rust fungus is responsible for producing spores.

informal Have you seen the aecial growth on the leaves of that plant?

slang That aecial stuff looks weird, doesn't it?

figurative The aecial stage represents a crucial point in the life cycle of the fungus.

Grammatical Forms of aecial

• past tense: aecialized
• plural: aecials
• comparative: more aecial
• superlative: most aecial
• present tense: aecialize
• future tense: will aecialize
• perfect tense: has aecialized
• continuous tense: is aecializing
• singular: aecial
• positive degree: very aecial
• infinitive: to aecialize
• gerund: aecializing
• participle: aecialized

Origin and Evolution of aecial

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aecial' originates from the Latin word 'aecium', which refers to a type of fungal structure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botanical contexts to describe a specific type of fungal structure, the term 'aecial' has since been adopted in mycology to refer to a stage in the life cycle of certain rust fungi.