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vegetative

UK
/ˈvɛdʒ.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
US
/ˈvɛdʒ.ɪ.tə.tɪv/

Translations

vegetativeadjective
more vegetative
Comp.
most vegetative
Super.
UK
/ˈvɛdʒ.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
US
/ˈvɛdʒ.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
végétatifBiologie, médecine ; s’emploie aussi pour un état d’inactivité ou pour les fonctions involontaires du corps.
The vegetative parts of the plant include the roots, stems, and leaves.
Les parties végétatives de la plante comprennent les racines, les tiges et les feuilles.
Additional translations
végétalPlus naturel dans certains contextes généraux liés aux plantes ; plus rare que « végétatif » pour ce mot.
Synonyms
plantlike
foliage
herbaceous
botanical
growth-related

Definitions

vegetativeadjective
Relating to or denoting the growth of plants.
The vegetative parts of the plant include the roots, stems, and leaves.
Involving or characterized by a lack of activity or movement, often used to describe a state of inactivity or dormancy.
After the accident, he was in a vegetative state, showing no signs of awareness or response.
Pertaining to the non-reproductive parts of a plant.
The vegetative propagation of the plant allows it to reproduce without seeds.
Relating to the autonomic (involuntary) functions of the body, such as heartbeat, digestion, and respiration.
The vegetative nervous system controls processes like breathing and heart rate without conscious effort.
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