word
Vegetative
Veh-juh-TAY-tihv
/ˌvɛdʒʌˈteɪtɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vegetative
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by an asexual reproductive processes in plants.
Examples
- The vegetative plant sends out runners to spread itself.
- Vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation keep animals alive even when they are unconscious.
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