exserted

[ ek-sur-tid ]

/ ɛkˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective Biology.

projecting beyond the surrounding parts, as a stamen.

Nearby words

exsanguine, exscind, exsect, exsection, exsert, exserted, exsertile, exsiccant, exsiccate, exsiccation, exsiccatum

Origin of exserted

First recorded in 1810–20; exsert + -ed²

Definition for exserted (2 of 2)

exsert

[ ek-surt ]

/ ɛkˈsɜrt /

verb (used with object)

to thrust out.

adjective

thrust out; exserted.

Origin of exsert

1655–65; < Latin exsertus stretched out, put forth, variant of exertus; see exert

Related formsex·ser·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for exserted

Stamens 2, one each side of the upper lobe of the corolla, exserted; anther-cells confluent at the apex.
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States|Asa Gray
Sometimes the exserted bracts are bent backward; they are then said to be recurved or reflexed.
Trees of the Northern United States|Austin C. Apgar
The parts back of the scales are bracts; these often project beyond the scales, when they are said to be exserted.
Trees of the Northern United States|Austin C. Apgar
Stamens 10, often exserted; anthers arrow-shaped, erect in the bud, becoming inverted and opening by basal pores or short slits.
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States|Asa Gray

Stamens 4, nearly equal, exserted; anthers opening at the apex.
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States|Asa Gray

British Dictionary definitions for exserted

exsert

/ (ɛkˈsɜːt) /

verb

(tr) to thrust out; protrude

adjective Also: exserted

protruded, stretched out, or (esp of stamens) projecting beyond the corolla of a flower

Derived Formsexsertion, nounexsertile (ɛkˈsɜːtaɪl), adjective

Word Origin for exsert

C19: from Latin exserere to thrust out; see exert

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Word Origin and History for exserted

exsert

"to thrust forth, protrude," 1660s, biologists' variant of exert (q.v.).