How Do You Spell ANISOSTEMONOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɪsˌɒstɪmənəs] (IPA)

Anisostemonous is a botanical term used to describe flowers with unequal stamens. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌænɪsɵˈstiːmənəs/. The first syllable is pronounced as "an-i-," which rhymes with "pan" and "can." The second syllable is pronounced as "sɵ," which is like the "s" in "pleasure." The stressed syllable is "stee," pronounced like "tea." Finally, the last syllable is "mə-nəs," which sounds like "muh-nuhs." Though the spelling of the word may be intimidating, its pronunciation is simply a matter of breaking down the sounds.

ANISOSTEMONOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Anisostemonous is an adjective used to describe the condition or nature of a flower that has stamens of unequal length or differing in size. The term is derived from the Greek words "anisos," which means unequal, and "stemon," which means stamen.

   In botanical terms, stamens are the male reproductive organs of a flower that produce pollen. They typically consist of a filament, which supports the anther where the pollen is produced. In an anisostemonous flower, the filaments of the stamens are of varying lengths or sizes, resulting in an uneven appearance.

   This characteristic can be observed in various plant species across different families. Anisostemonous flowers may have stamens of different lengths within a single flower, or they may possess flowers with stamens of unequal sizes when comparing different flowers of the same plant.

   The condition of anisostemony can have evolutionary implications as it enables differential pollen presentation or access by different pollinators. It can also affect the compatibility between different plant individuals in terms of cross-pollination.

   Overall, the term "anisostemonous" is used within the field of botany to describe flowers that exhibit the distinct characteristic of having stamens that are unequal in length or size.

2. In botany, noting a flower in which the number of stamens is less than that of the parts of the corolla or of the petals.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. In bot., stamens not equal in number to the floral envelopes, nor a multiple of them.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ANISOSTEMONOUS

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• aniaostemonous
• anizostemonous
• anixostemonous
• anidostemonous
• anieostemonous

Etymology of ANISOSTEMONOUS

The word "anisostemonous" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "aniso-" and "stemon".

1. "Aniso-" comes from the Greek word "anisós" which means "unequal" or "uneven". This prefix is often used to indicate the lack of uniformity or equality.

2. "Stemon" is related to the Greek word "stēmōn" which means "thread" or "stamen" (referring to the male reproductive part of a flower in botany).

By combining these two roots, "anisostemonous" is formed to describe a condition or characteristic in plants where the stamens (male reproductive structures) are unequal or varying in shape, size, or length.