assurgent

[uh-sur-juh nt]

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adjective Botany.

curving upward, as leaves; ascendant.

Origin of assurgent

1570–80; < Latin assurgent- (stem of assurgēns rising up, present participle of assurgere). See as-, surge,-ent

Related formsas·sur·gen·cy, noun

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Related Words for assurgent

originating, proceeding, soaring, rising, springing, issuing, stemming, ascendant, abiogenic, assurgent, idiopathic

Examples from the Web for assurgent

Historical Examples of assurgent

Assurgent: down-curved at base, then upcurved to an erect position.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
A man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be assurgent.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition
Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for assurgent

assurgent

adjective

(of leaves, stems, etc) curving or growing upwards; rising

Derived Formsassurgency, noun

Word Origin for assurgent

C16: from Latin assurgere to rise up, from surgere to rise

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