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Definitions for geotropism
dʒiˈɒ trəˌpɪz əmge·ot·ro·pism
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Princeton's WordNet
geotropismnoun
an orienting response to gravity
Wiktionary
geotropismnoun
The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards)
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geotropism
Geotropism is a biological process or response in plants and fungi where growth direction is influenced by gravity. This causes an organism to orient itself and grow upwards or downwards following gravitational pull. It encompasses two main types: positive geotropism where growth is downward in roots, and negative geotropism where growth is upward in stems.
Webster Dictionary
Geotropismnoun
a disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ
Etymology: [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + to turn.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Geotropism
jē-ot′ro-pizm, n. (bot.) tendency to growth downward.—adj. Geotrop′ic. [Gr. gē, the earth, tropos, a turning.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of geotropism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of geotropism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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