BASIPETAL


Meaning of BASIPETAL in English

[ beɪ'sɪpɪt(ə)l ]

■ adjective Botany (of growth or development) downwards towards the base or point of attachment. Often contrasted with acropetal .

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

C19: from basis + L. petere 'seek' + -al .

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