Definition

Having the characteristics of a bladder, such as being swollen or filled with liquid.

Example

The bladdery growths on the plant were unusual and caught everyone's attention.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a plant with a really bladdery appearance?

Yeah, I think I saw one at the botanical garden last week.

They look so unique, almost like they have little balloons on them!

Exactly! It's fascinating how nature creates such bladdery forms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'bladdery' is derived from 'bladder' (from Old English 'blædre', meaning a sac or pouch) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by or resembling). Thus, 'bladdery' describes something that is characterized by or resembles a bladder.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bladder' as a sac or pouch, and remember that 'bladdery' means something that has qualities like a bladder.

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