Fruited: meaning, definitions and examples

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fruited

 

[ หˆfruห.tษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

plant biology

Fruited refers to the process whereby a plant produces fruit, typically after a period of flowering. This term is commonly used in botany to describe the transition from flower to fruit formation, which is crucial for seed development and reproduction in flowering plants. Fruiting can vary significantly between plant species, including the time it takes for fruit to set and mature. The ability to produce fruit is essential for the survival of many plant species and directly impacts agricultural practices.

Synonyms

bore fruit, produced fruit

Examples of usage

  • The apple tree fruited abundantly this year.
  • After several months, the vine finally fruited.
  • The researchers noted how the flowers fruited under optimal conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "fruited" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frutado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฒเฅ‹เค‚ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fruchtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbuah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพะดะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owocowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒซใƒผใƒ„ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fruitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frutal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meyveli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์ผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุซู’ู…ูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovocnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovocnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžœๅฎž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sadni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกvaรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyvษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frutal

Etymology

The term 'fruited' derives from the Old French word 'fruit', which in turn comes from the Latin 'fructus', meaning 'enjoyment, produce, or fruit'. The Latin root is related to 'fruor', meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to have the benefit of'. The development of the word has retained its agricultural connotation through the Middle Ages as the concept of agriculture became crucial for sustenance and economic stability. Over time, this term has also been applied more generally to describe the outcome or results of efforts, thereby extending its meaning beyond just the physical fruit of a plant. 'Fruited' encapsulates both the biological process of fruit development in plants and the metaphorical applications in other contexts, maintaining its foundational connection to growth and productivity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,235, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.