Botanically: meaning, definitions and examples
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botanically
[ bəˈtænɪkli ]
scientific classification
Botanically refers to the classification or study of plants and their relationships. It is often used in discussions that require precision about plant characteristics and their classifications within the scientific community. Understanding the botanical aspects can help in distinguishing similar species and analyzing their ecological roles.
Examples of usage
- Botanically speaking, tomatoes are fruits.
- This flower is botanically classified as a perennial.
- Botanically accurate information is crucial for horticulture.
- The leaves change color due to botanical reasons related to chlorophyll.
Translations
Translations of the word "botanically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 botanicamente
🇮🇳 वनस्पति रूप से
🇩🇪 botanisch
🇮🇩 secara botani
🇺🇦 ботанічно
🇵🇱 botanicznie
🇯🇵 植物的に
🇫🇷 botaniquement
🇪🇸 botánicamente
🇹🇷 botaniksel olarak
🇰🇷 식물학적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل نباتي
🇨🇿 botanicky
🇸🇰 botanicky
🇨🇳 植物学上
🇸🇮 botanično
🇮🇸 plöntufræðilega
🇰🇿 ботаникалық
🇬🇪 ბოტანიკურად
🇦🇿 botaniki şəkildə
🇲🇽 botánicamente
Etymology
The term 'botanically' derives from the word 'botanical', which comes from the Greek word 'botanḗ', meaning 'herb' or 'plant'. This word was adopted into Latin as 'botanica' and later into English in the 17th century. The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating a manner related to the adjectives' meaning. 'Botanical' has been used in literature to relate specifically to the scientific study of plants, emphasizing the structure, properties, and biochemical processes of these organisms. The transition of the term into an adverb form exemplifies how scientific language seeks precision in describing the activities and characteristics associated with the field of botany.