Agamospermous

Pronunciation: /əˌɡæməˈspɜːrməs/

Definitions of agamospermous

adjective describing a type of reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilization

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a plant with agamospermous reproduction.

A2 The agamospermous plants in the garden require minimal care.

B1 The agamospermous species of plants are known for their ability to thrive in harsh conditions.

B2 Scientists are studying the genetic mechanisms behind agamospermous reproduction.

C1 The agamospermous plants have evolved unique strategies for reproduction.

C2 The agamospermous nature of certain plant species allows for rapid adaptation to changing environments.

Examples of agamospermous in a Sentence

formal The agamospermous plant was able to reproduce without the need for fertilization.

informal I heard that agamospermous plants can reproduce on their own.

slang Those agamospermous plants are like magic, they don't need any help to make seeds.

figurative Her creativity was like that of an agamospermous plant, constantly producing new ideas without external input.

Grammatical Forms of agamospermous

• past tense: agamospermoused
• plural: agamospermouses
• comparative: more agamospermous
• superlative: most agamospermous
• present tense: agamospermous
• future tense: will agamospermous
• perfect tense: has agamospermoused
• continuous tense: is agamosperousing
• singular: agamospermous
• positive degree: agamospermous
• infinitive: to agamospermous
• gerund: agamospermousing
• participle: agamospermoused

Origin and Evolution of agamospermous

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agamospermous' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage', referring to plants that reproduce without fertilization.

Evolution of the word: The term 'agamospermous' has remained relatively consistent in its botanical usage to describe plants that reproduce asexually without the need for fertilization. Its meaning has not significantly evolved over time.