self-fertilised

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Adjective self-fertilised has 1 sense

self-fertilized, self-fertilised, self-pollinated - fertilized by its own pollen
Antonyms: endogamous, endogamic (indirect, via exogamous, autogamous)
Antonyms: exogamous, exogamic (indirect, via autogamous, endogamous)

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Self-fertilised

Definition

(adjective) - Capable of fertilizing itself; able to reproduce without the need for external pollination.

Senses

Biological Sense

(adjective) - Pertaining to a plant or organism that can pollinate itself without the involvement of external factors.

Sample Sentence: The self-fertilised flowers of this plant do not require bees or winds for pollination.
Social Sense

(adjective) - Used to describe an individual who tends to rely on oneself for happiness, fulfillment, or support.

Sample Sentence: Despite being in a committed relationship, she remained self-fertilised and did not depend on her partner for her personal growth.
Botanical Sense

(adjective) - Referring to plants in which the male and female reproductive organs are present within the same flower.

Sample Sentence: This species of plant is self-fertilised, making it highly adaptable to various environmental conditions.

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