What does acropetal mean?
Acropetal means (botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence..
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(botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence..
Use acropetal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acropetal means (botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include basipetal.
Use acropetal where its definition matches the intended context.
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