auxotonic
Relating to plant movement classified by growth as opposed to mature reactions to…Relating to plant movement classified by growth as opposed to mature reactions to exogenous stimuli in surrounding environment.
Meaning
2 sensesRelating to plant movement classified by growth as opposed to mature reactions to exogenous stimuli in surrounding environment.
Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle changes and the tension differs due to an increasing load or difference in leverage.
Origin
From auxo- (“increase, growth”) + tonic.From auxo- (“increase, growth”) + tonic.
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Forms
more auxotonic, most auxotonic| Comparative | more auxotonic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most auxotonic Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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