Tropism

Synonyms of tropism

• response
• reaction
• orientation

Antonyms of tropism

• apathy
• inactivity
• disinterest

Collocations of tropism

plant tropism

Frequency: 80 %

The plant tropism towards the sunlight was clearly visible in the garden.

phototropism

Frequency: 70 %

Phototropism is the growth of plants towards light.

geotropism

Frequency: 60 %

Geotropism is the response of plants to gravity.

chemotropism

Frequency: 50 %

Chemotropism is the growth response of organisms to chemicals.

negative tropism

Frequency: 45 %

The plant exhibited negative tropism by growing away from the source of light.

Idiomatic Expressions for tropism

• Phrase: chemotropism
  Meaning: the growth or movement of an organism in response to chemicals
  Usage: Certain fungi exhibit chemotropism by growing towards sources of nutrients in their environment.