Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exserted
Adjective
/ˈɛksərtɪd/
Definition
To have been pushed out or protruded.
Examples
- In botany, the exserted stamens are visible beyond the petals.
- The plant had exserted leaves that were easily noticeable.
- Several species of frogs have exserted eyes, allowing them to see better above water.
Meaning
Exserted refers to the outward extension or projection of a part of an organism, often used in botanical or zoological contexts.
Synonyms
- Protruded
- Extended
- Projected
