Tuberous

Pronunciation: /ˈtubərəs/

Definitions of tuberous

adjective pertaining to or resembling a tuber, such as a potato or yam

Example Sentences

A1 Potatoes are a type of tuberous vegetable.

A2 Some plants store nutrients in tuberous roots.

B1 Tuberous begonias are popular for their colorful flowers.

B2 The tuberous growth of certain plants allows them to survive in harsh conditions.

C1 Botanists study the genetic makeup of tuberous plants to understand their adaptations.

C2 The tuberous nature of certain plants is a subject of ongoing research in the field of biology.

Examples of tuberous in a Sentence

formal The tuberous roots of the plant store nutrients for growth and development.

informal I heard that tuberous vegetables like potatoes are really good for you.

slang Hey, let's grab some tuberous snacks for the road trip.

figurative Her tuberous personality was evident in her grounded and nurturing nature.

Grammatical Forms of tuberous

• past tense: tubered
• plural: tuberous
• comparative: more tuberous
• superlative: most tuberous
• present tense: tuber
• future tense: will tuber
• perfect tense: has tubered
• continuous tense: is tubering
• singular: tuberous
• positive degree: tuberous
• infinitive: to tuber
• gerund: tubering
• participle: tubered

Origin and Evolution of tuberous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tuberous' originated from the Latin word 'tuber' which means swelling or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe swollen or protuberant growths, the term 'tuberous' evolved to refer to plants that produce tubers, such as potatoes and yams, due to their swollen underground stems.