Definition

Relating to or having a cotyledon, which is the first leaf or leaves that appear from a seed during germination.

Example

The cotyledonary leaves of the plant were the first to emerge from the soil.

Conversation

Did you know that the plant has a cotyledonary structure?

Really? I didn't know that was a thing!

Yeah, it's interesting how it affects the growth stages.

I'll have to look more into cotyledonary plants then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cotyledonary is formed from "cotyledon" (from Greek "kotyledon", meaning cup or hollow) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to or connected with). The term refers to something that is related to or characteristic of cotyledons, which are the first leaves that appear from a germinating seed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cotyledon' as the 'first leaves' of a plant, and '-ary' means 'pertaining to'. So, cotyledonary describes something related to those first leaves.

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