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hyponasty

[ hahy-puh-nas-tee ]

noun

, Botany.
  1. increased growth along the lower surface of a plant or plant part, causing it to bend upward.


hyponasty

/ ˈhaɪpəˌnæstɪ /

noun

  1. increased growth of the lower surface of a plant part, resulting in an upward bending of the part Compare epinasty
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Derived Forms

  • ˌhypoˈnastically, adverb
  • ˌhypoˈnastic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • hypo·nastic adjective
  • hypo·nasti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hyponasty1

1870–75; hypo- + Greek nast ( ós ) pressed close, compact + -y 3
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Example Sentences

Young leaves exhibit moreover a pronounced hyponasty or epinasty, which would naturally modify the diurnal curve.

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