Definition

Describing something that is hard or hardened, often used in a biological context.

Example

The scleroid tissue in the plant provides structural support and protection.

Conversation

Did you notice how the plant's leaves look so scleroid?

Yeah, they do seem really hard and tough.

I wonder if that affects how it survives in dry conditions.

Probably! Those scleroid features help it retain moisture better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scleroid → It is formed from "sclera" (from Greek "skleros", meaning hard) and the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "scleroid" refers to something that resembles or is like a hard structure, particularly in botanical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hard' ('sclera') to remember that 'scleroid' describes something that is like a hard structure.

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