Definition

Describing a type of growth that occurs at a right angle to the direction of gravity.

Example

The diageotropic response of the plant allowed it to grow sideways, away from the gravitational pull.

Conversation

Did you know some plants are diageotropic in their growth patterns?

Really? I had no idea what that meant until now!

Yeah, they actually grow at right angles to gravity, which is fascinating.

That's so cool! Nature has some amazing tricks up its sleeve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diageotropic → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through or across) and "geotropic" (from "geo-" meaning earth and "tropic" from "tropos" meaning turning). The word describes a response or movement that occurs through or across the earth's gravitational influence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'through' ('dia-') and 'turning' towards the earth ('geotropic') to remember that diageotropic refers to movement influenced by the earth's gravity.

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