outward-developing

outward-developing
outward-developing outward-developing adj. (Botany) Developing away from an axis, as in a flower cluster in which the oldest flowers are in the center, the youngest near the edge. [WordNet 1.5]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • outward-developing — adjective away from an axis, as in a flower cluster in which the oldest flowers are in the center, the youngest near the edge • Similar to: ↑centrifugal • Topics: ↑botany, ↑phytology …   Useful english dictionary

  • Outward Bound Australia — Type Not For Profit, Outdoor Education Founded Australia (1956) Headquarters …   Wikipedia

  • Outward Bound — This article is about the organization. For Outward Bound (disambiguation), see Outward Bound (disambiguation). Outward Bound (OB) is an international, non profit, independent, outdoor education organization with approximately 40 schools around… …   Wikipedia

  • phytology — noun the branch of biology that studies plants • Syn: ↑botany • Derivationally related forms: ↑phytologist, ↑botanic (for: ↑botany), ↑botanical (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …   Universalium

  • animal development — Introduction  the processes that lead eventually to the formation of a new animal starting from cells derived from one or more parent individuals. Development thus occurs following the process by which a new generation of organisms is produced by …   Universalium

  • United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

  • Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology       In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …   Universalium

  • Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”