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bladeless

bladeless

4.9
A leaf that has no broad flat part and looks like a stem or spine
  • adjective
  • /ˈbleɪdləs/
  • Specialized
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  • Some desert plants have bladeless leaves that help them conserve water.

Examples

  • The cactus is known for its bladeless spines instead of typical leaves.

  • Researchers studied the adaptation of bladeless foliage in arid environments.

  • This plant is bladeless.

  • Look at that bladeless flower!

  • Some desert plants have bladeless structures that help them survive in harsh conditions.

  • The adaptation of bladeless foliage allows plants to thrive with minimal water.

  • This cactus species features bladeless growth, making it unique among desert flora.

Antonyms

bladed
5.1

Having one or more thin, sharp parts used to cut, like a knife

How Bladeless

bladeless
  • Specialized
4.9
bladed
5.1

Surface Forms

bladeless positive

Morphology

bladeless = blade (transparent) = blade + less

Built from 'blade' meaning the flat part of a leaf + the productive suffix '-less', so its meaning 'without a leaf blade' follows directly.

Etymology

Bladeless comes from blade 'the flat part of a leaf' and -less 'without'. So a bladeless plant has leaves that do not have the usual flat 'blade', like a cactus that has spines instead.