ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deciduousness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəsnəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deciduousness is a noun meaning The state or condition of being deciduous; the quality of trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

Meaning

The state or condition of being deciduous; the quality of trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

Example Sentences

Worldwide, foliage deciduousness in angiosperms is believed to have arisen in tropical species as a response to periodic drought.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deciduosity, deciduity, leafiness, woodedness, decayedness, dewiness.

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