Aerial Root

Pronunciation: /ˈɛriəl rut/

Definitions of aerial root

noun aerial root

Example Sentences

A1 The plant has aerial roots that help it cling to walls.

A2 Aerial roots are common in plants like ivy and orchids.

B1 Some tropical trees develop aerial roots to absorb moisture from the air.

B2 The banyan tree is known for its extensive network of aerial roots that support its massive branches.

C1 Botanists study the adaptation of aerial roots in different plant species.

C2 The intricate system of aerial roots in mangrove trees is essential for their survival in saline environments.

Examples of aerial root in a Sentence

formal The banyan tree is known for its aerial roots that grow from its branches and extend downwards to the ground.

informal I think it's cool how some trees have these weird aerial roots hanging down from their branches.

slang Check out those funky tree roots just hanging in the air like they don't care!

figurative The company's expansion strategy can be compared to an aerial root, reaching out to new markets for growth.

Grammatical Forms of aerial root

• past tense: had aerial roots
• plural: aerial roots
• comparative: more aerial
• superlative: most aerial
• present tense: has aerial roots
• future tense: will have aerial roots
• perfect tense: has had aerial roots
• continuous tense: is having aerial roots
• singular: aerial root
• positive degree: aerial
• infinitive: to have aerial roots
• gerund: having aerial roots
• participle: aerial rooting

Origin and Evolution of aerial root

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'aerial root' originated from Latin, where 'aerius' means 'of the air' and 'radix' means 'root'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe roots that grow above the ground or in the air, the term 'aerial root' has evolved to refer specifically to roots that grow from the stem or branches of a plant to obtain moisture and nutrients.