How Do You Spell FASCICULAR?

Pronunciation: [fasˈɪkjʊlə] (IPA)

The word "fascicular" is spelled "fuh-SIK-yoo-ler" in IPA phonetic transcription. It is an adjective that describes something that is arranged in bundles, like veins or nerves. The word is derived from the Latin word "fasciculus," meaning "little bundle." The "s" sound before the "c" in the first syllable corresponds to the double "s" in the original Latin spelling. The stress falls on the second syllable, with the "u" pronounced as a schwa sound, like the "u" in "sofa."

FASCICULAR Meaning and Definition

1. Fascicular refers to something that is related to a fascicle or a bundle. It is an adjective used to describe objects, structures, or formations that are arranged or grouped into fascicles.

   In biology, fascicles are commonly used to describe the arrangement of fibers, nerves, or blood vessels. For example, in plants, a fascicular cambium is a type of lateral meristem that produces secondary xylem and phloem within the fascicles. In animals, nerve fibers may be fascicular when they are grouped together into bundles that travel together to transmit signals to and from specific body parts or organs.

   In a botanical context, the term fascicular can also refer to the way leaves are arranged on a stem. When leaves are attached to a stem in clusters or bundles, they are said to be fascicular. This arrangement is commonly found in plants such as pines, where several needles grow together in fascicles.

   Overall, the term fascicular describes anything that is organized or grouped into bundles or fascicles, particularly in the realm of biology and botany.

2. Relating to a fasciculus; arranged in the form of a bundle or collection of rods.

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

3. United or growing together in bundles or tufts.

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

Common Misspellings for FASCICULAR

• dascicular
• cascicular
• vascicular
• gascicular
• tascicular
• rascicular
• fzscicular
• fsscicular
• fwscicular
• fqscicular
• faacicular
• fazcicular
• faxcicular
• fadcicular
• faecicular
• fawcicular
• fasxicular
• fasvicular
• fasficular

Etymology of FASCICULAR

The word "fascicular" has its origin in the Latin word "fasciculus", which means a small bundle or sheaf. The Latin term is derived from the word "fascis", meaning a bundle of rods or sticks tied together which was used as a symbol of authority in ancient Rome. "Fascicular" retains the meaning of something being composed of small bundles or similar structures. It is commonly used in botanical contexts to describe or classify plants with clustered, bundle-like structures, such as fascicular leaves or fascicular roots.