Vegetative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Relating to involuntary bodily functions; "vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 3
Composed of vegetation or plants; "regions rich in vegetal products"; "vegetational cover"; "the decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dense forest had a thick vegetative layer that supported a wide variety of wildlife.
- The region's unique geology supported a rich vegetative cover that attracted tourists from all over the world.
- The decaying vegetative matter on the forest floor provided nutrients for the new plants to grow.
- The team of scientists studied the vegetative growth patterns in the tropical rainforest to better understand the ecosystem.
- The hikers had to navigate through the dense vegetative undergrowth to reach the summit of the mountain.
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Meaning 4
Of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous; "a dull vegetative lifestyle".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).