🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

放射相称の

Native Script:放射相称

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hōshasōshō no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Actinomorphic/ˌæktɪnoʊˈmɔːrfɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"その花は放射相称の構造をしています。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Possessing radial symmetry, such as a flower that can be divided into identical halves through three or more planes passing through the axis.

    "The buttercup flower is actinomorphic, displaying a distinct radial pattern of petals."
  2. 2

    Relating to organisms or body parts that exhibit radial rather than bilateral symmetry.

    "Actinomorphic organisms like sea anemones show equal development around a central oral-aboral axis."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the New Latin roots 'actino-' meaning ray or star-shaped (from Greek aktis, aktinos) and '-morph' meaning having a form or shape (from Greek morphe). It emerged in the 19th century within botanical nomenclature to describe floral symmetry.

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