Plagiotropy
Meaning of the word
The word “plagiotropy” is a male noun that refers to an organism that has the ability to move toward light.
Origin of the word
The word “plagiotropy” originates in the Greek “plagia” (oblique) and “trops” (turn), indicating the ability to turn obliquely toward light.
Word adverbs
Adverbs related to the word “plagiotropy” are “plagiotropically” and “plagiotropic”.
Conjunctions of the word
The word “plagiotropy” has no specific conjunctions related to it.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “plagiotropy” are “phototropic” and “Helicotropic”.
Word Definitions
- organism that moves toward light.
- Plant that has positive phototropism.
Phrases that the word applies
1. Sunflower is an example of plagiotropy plant.
2. The plagiotropy insect moves in search of sunlight.
Examples of the word in text
Plagiotropy is an organism that has a special adaptation to orient itself toward light.
Plagiotropas plants are able to maximize sunlight absorption to perform photosynthesis.
Rhymes with the word
The words that rhyme with “plagiotropy” are “Helicotropy”, “phototropy” and “geotropy”.
Anagrams with the word
Possible anagrams with the word “plagiotropy” are “topographer” and “protopagogo”.