Definition

In a way that involves growing plants in a nutrient solution without soil.

Example

The vegetables were grown hydroponically in a controlled environment.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about growing plants hydroponically?

I’ve heard about it, but I’m not really sure how it works.

It's actually quite interesting and can save a lot of space.

That sounds cool! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydroponically → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "ponos" (from Greek, meaning labor or work). The suffix "-ically" indicates a manner or method. Thus, hydroponically refers to the method of growing plants in water rather than soil, emphasizing the use of water in the process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') being used as a 'method' ('ponos') for growing plants, which helps you remember that hydroponically means growing plants in water.

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