vegetative

adjective
UK: /ˈvedʒ.ə.tə.tɪv/
US: /ˈvedʒ.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪv/

  1. Relating to plant growth or resembling a plant in appearance or function.

    1. The vegetative part of the plant includes the roots and stem.
    2. The forest floor was covered in vegetative debris, creating a rich ecosystem.

  2. In a state of severely reduced consciousness, lacking awareness and responsiveness.

    1. After the accident, he was in a vegetative state.
    2. The family struggled with the decision to keep him on life support in his vegetative condition.

  3. Growing or producing by means other than seeds, such as from buds or cuttings.

    1. Many plants are propagated by vegetative methods like cuttings.
    2. The farmer used vegetative propagation to quickly increase his strawberry crop.

Synonyms

botanical unconscious dormant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vegetative" in English means: Relating to plant growth or resembling a plant in appearance or function., In a state of severely reduced consciousness, lacking awareness and responsiveness., Growing or producing by means other than seeds, such as from buds or cuttings..

The phonetic transcription of "vegetative" is /ˈvedʒ.ə.tə.tɪv/ in British English and /ˈvedʒ.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vegetative": botanical, unconscious, dormant.

Example usage of "vegetative": "The vegetative part of the plant includes the roots and stem.". More examples on the page.