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botany

 

[ ˈbɒtəni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

field of study

Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, growth, evolution, and taxonomy. It encompasses various aspects, such as plant ecology, plant genetics, and the interactions between plants and their environment. Botanists also study the economic importance of plants, exploring their uses in medicine, agriculture, and horticulture. The field plays a crucial role in understanding biodiversity and developing conservation strategies for plant species.

Synonyms

flora study, plant biology, plant science

Examples of usage

  • Botany helps us understand plant diseases.
  • He decided to major in botany at university.
  • The botany department conducts research on native flora.

Translations

Translations of the word "botany" in other languages:

🇵🇹 botânica

🇮🇳 वनस्पति विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Botanik

🇮🇩 botani

🇺🇦 ботаніка

🇵🇱 botanika

🇯🇵 植物学

🇫🇷 botanique

🇪🇸 botánica

🇹🇷 botanik

🇰🇷 식물학

🇸🇦 علم النبات

🇨🇿 botanika

🇸🇰 botanika

🇨🇳 植物学

🇸🇮 botanika

🇮🇸 lífverurfræði

🇰🇿 ботаника

🇬🇪 ბოტანიკა

🇦🇿 botanika

🇲🇽 botánica

Etymology

The term 'botany' originates from the Greek word 'botanē', which means 'pasture' or 'grass'. This reflects the early use of the term to describe the study of plants useful for grazing animals. The study of plants has ancient roots, with significant contributions made by figures like Aristotle and Theophrastus in the 4th century BC, who is often called the 'father of botany'. Over the centuries, the field expanded with discoveries during the Renaissance and the development of taxonomy by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, who formalized the naming and classification of plants. Today, botany encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines and continues to evolve with advances in molecular biology and ecology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,593, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.