acroscopic
- adjective
- /ˌeɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
- Specialized
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acroscópico
- In ferns, the sori are sometimes located on the acroscopic side of the pinna.
Examples
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The leaflets on the branch are acroscopic, pointing toward the tip of the stem.
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Researchers noted the difference in spore arrangement between the basiscopic and acroscopic sides.
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The acroscopic side of the leaf receives more sunlight.
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In acroscopic plants, the upper surfaces are often more vibrant.
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The leaflets on the branch are acroscopic, pointing toward the tip of the stem.
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In ferns, the sori are sometimes located on the acroscopic side of the pinna.
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The acroscopic side of the leaf receives more sunlight.
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
acroscopic = acro + scop + ic
The components are Greek combining forms ('acro-' and '-scop-') that are not standalone English words and are unfamiliar to most learners, so the meaning cannot be readily derived from known English base words.
Etymology
Acroscopic comes from Greek parts acro- meaning 'tip' or 'top' and -scopic like in microscope meaning 'to look'. So, acroscopic is a handy way to remember that something is 'facing toward the tip' of a plant part.
