Meaning of "quadrijugous" in English

"Quadrijugous" refers to a botanical term used to describe a type of compound leaf arrangement in which parts are arranged in four pairs. This term is often used when describing the structure of leaves where the leaflets are in sets of four, mirroring as they extend from the main stem or central axis. The word originates from the Latin roots "quadri-" meaning four, and "-jugous" meaning yoked or paired. It's a niche term mostly applicable in botany and helps in the precise description of plant morphology.

Meaning of "quadrijugous" in French

In French, "quadrijugous" also pertains to the field of botany and describes a specific arrangement of leaflets on a plant. Similar to its English counterpart, it refers to leaves arranged in four pairs along a central stem or axis. This term helps in identifying and categorizing plants based on their physiology, providing more understanding of their growth patterns and characteristics. The use is quite specialized and is typically found in detailed botanical studies or descriptions.

Pronunciation of "quadrijugous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [kwod-rij-uh-guhs].

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation across different English dialects generally remains consistent, though slight variations in vowel stress might occur depending on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "quadrijugous" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [kwa-dree-zhu-gus].

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation in French is quite uniform, with little variation across different French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The quadrijugous configuration of the leaves was a defining trait of the plant. (La configuration quadrijugous des feuilles était une caractéristique distinctive de la plante.)

  2. Botanists were fascinated by the quadrijugous pattern found in certain species. (Les botanistes étaient fascinés par le motif quadrijugous trouvé chez certaines espèces.)

  3. A quadrijugous leaf arrangement is uncommon in temperate climates. (Une disposition de feuilles quadrijugous est rare dans les climats tempérés.)

  4. The quadrijugous leaves provided a unique canopy for the forest floor. (Les feuilles quadrijugous constituaient un couvert unique pour le sol de la forêt.)

  5. During the study, quadrijugous plants were identified in the tropical region. (Lors de l'étude, des plantes quadrijugous ont été identifiées dans la région tropicale.)

  6. Each pair of the quadrijugous leaves had its own axis. (Chaque paire de feuilles quadrijugous avait son propre axe.)

  7. The symmetry in quadrijugous leaf alignment is aesthetically pleasing. (La symétrie dans l'alignement des feuilles quadrijugous est esthétiquement plaisante.)

  8. Quadrijugous formations are often depicted in old botanical illustrations. (Les formations quadrijugous sont souvent représentées dans les anciennes illustrations botaniques.)

  9. The discovery of quadrijugous plants offered new insights into plant evolution. (La découverte de plantes quadrijugous a offert de nouvelles perspectives sur l'évolution des plantes.)

  10. Observing quadrijugous patterns helped the scientists classify the new species. (Observer des motifs quadrijugous a aidé les scientifiques à classer la nouvelle espèce.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quadrijugous" in English

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Similar Words: bipinnate, pinnate, ternate, trifoliate, tripinnate, palmate, bipinnately, imparipinnate, unifoliate.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quadrijugous" in French

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Similar Words: bipenné, penné, trifolié, terné, tripenné, palmée, bipennée, imparipennée, unifoliolée.

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