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Term: Acropetal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Moving or progressing in a direction from the base or point of attachment towards the apex.

Example Sentence: The acropetal growth pattern of a plant is from the roots to the leaves.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

Definition: Of or pertaining to a taxonomic system where the classification starts from the highest category and goes down to the lowest.

Example Sentence: The acropetal classification system starts with the kingdom and proceeds to the species level.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a manner that moves or progresses in a direction from the base or point of attachment towards the apex.

Example Sentence: The plant's roots grew acropetal, reaching out towards the surface of the soil.

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