stemmed

[ stemd ]

adjective

1. having a stem or a specified kind of stem (often used in combination):

   a long-stemmed rose.

2. having the stem or stems stem removed:

   stemmed cherries.

stemmed

/ stɛmd /

adjective

1. 1. having a stem
   2. ( in combination )

      a thin-stemmed plant

      a long-stemmed glass

2. having had the stem or stems removed

Other Words From

• un·stemmed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stemmed¹

First recorded in 1570–80; stem ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The convictions stemmed from Trump’s attempt to cover up reimbursements to his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, who in 2016 paid off an adult film star to remain silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.

From BBC

Given that the entire episode stemmed from Giuliani speaking carelessly, some legal experts found his press conference to be a head-scratcher.

From Salon

Pustilnikov has said his motivation for buying the trust buildings stemmed from a desire to help solve the region’s homelessness crisis and that his experience downtown gave him insight in operating troubled buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

Much of the problems stemmed from former President Trump’s rejection of his loss to President Biden and his false claims that the election was stolen from him.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the vast majority of the reports triggering these searches were not related to suspected abuse at all but stemmed from alleged neglect.

From Salon

Related Words

• contain
• curb
• hinder
• resist
• restrain
• withstand