caducous
caducous · more caducous · most caducous
Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of developmentOf a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
/kəˈdjuːkəs/
Meaning
2 sensesOf a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
Tending to fall early.
caducous leaves
shed at an early stage of development
Origin
Latin cadūcus (“falling; transitory”).Latin cadūcus (“falling; transitory”).
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Forms
more caducous, most caducous| Comparative | more caducous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most caducous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- shed at an early stage of development:shed
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form