botany — the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːtəni/
Example Sentences
- The botany club went on a field trip to identify mysterious plants that turned out to be just weeds.
- His knowledge of botany helped him create a beautiful garden.
- The botany exam was so difficult that students started talking to their houseplants for luck.
botany
NOUN[/ˈbɑːtəni/]
the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
The professor studies botany by sketching every leaf and petal in the greenhouse.
Bot studies ANY plant - that's botany!
Studying cotton in botany, reviving knowledge long forgotten.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'botanē' meaning 'plant' or 'herb', derived from 'botánē' related to grazing and plants. The suffix '-y' was added to create a noun meaning 'the study of plants'.
Breakdown
botan- (plant, from Greek botanē) + -y (noun suffix indicating a field of study) = botany
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The botany club went on a field trip to identify mysterious plants that turned out to be just weeds.”
“His knowledge of botany helped him create a beautiful garden.”
“The botany exam was so difficult that students started talking to their houseplants for luck.”
“Modern botany combines traditional plant studies with genetic research.”
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