Aecidial

Pronunciation: /eɪˈsɪdɪəl/

Definitions of aecidial

adjective relating to or resembling an aecium, which is a cup-shaped structure on certain fungi where spores are produced

Example Sentences

A1 The aecidial spores were easily visible under the microscope.

A2 The aecidial stage of the fungus is crucial for its life cycle.

B1 The aecidial lesions on the plant leaves indicated a fungal infection.

B2 The aecidial structures were carefully studied by the researchers.

C1 The aecidial morphology was analyzed in great detail in the scientific paper.

C2 The aecidial characteristics were meticulously documented in the research report.

Examples of aecidial in a Sentence

formal The aecidial stage of the rust fungus is characterized by the production of aeciospores.

informal The aecidial spores are released into the air and can spread easily.

slang I heard that aecidial infections are common in this area during the rainy season.

figurative The aecidial growth in the garden symbolizes new beginnings and growth.

Grammatical Forms of aecidial

• past tense: aecidialized
• plural: aecidials
• comparative: more aecidial
• superlative: most aecidial
• present tense: aecidializes
• future tense: will aecidialize
• perfect tense: has aecidialized
• continuous tense: is aecidializing
• singular: aecidial
• positive degree: very aecidial
• infinitive: to aecidialize
• gerund: aecidializing
• participle: aecidialized

Origin and Evolution of aecidial

First Known Use: 1869 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aecidial' originates from the scientific study of plant pathology, specifically in relation to the formation of aecia, which are specialized structures in rust fungi.

Evolution of the word: The term 'aecidial' has remained specific to the field of plant pathology, maintaining its original meaning related to rust fungi and aecia structures.