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vegetation

/ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

/ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪʃən/

vegetationnoun

vegetations

Translations

végétationEnsemble des plantes d’un lieu; couvert végétal.

The dense vegetation of the rainforest provides shelter for countless species.

La végétation dense de la forêt tropicale offre un abri à d’innombrables espèces.

Additional translations

végétationSens médical.

végétationSens rare en botanique: croissance des plantes.

végétationSens figuré: existence inactive ou monotone.

Definitions

Plants considered collectively, especially those growing in a particular area or habitat.

The dense vegetation of the rainforest provides shelter for countless species.

The process of growth or development in plants.

Artificial lighting can accelerate the vegetation of tomato seedlings.

An abnormal outgrowth on body tissue, especially on a heart valve.

The echocardiogram revealed vegetations on the patient's aortic valve.

A dull, inactive, or monotonous way of life.

After retirement he feared a life of mere vegetation.

Synonyms

plant life

vegetal growth

vegetationadjective

/ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

/ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪʃən/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g. "vegetation cover").

Translations

végétalSurtout dans un contexte descriptif ou géographique.

Vegetation zones vary with altitude.

Les zones végétales varient avec l’altitude.

Definitions

Relating to or consisting of vegetation.

Vegetation zones vary with altitude.

Synonyms