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stemmed

American  
[stemd] / stɛmd /

adjective

  1. having a stem or a specified kind of stem (often used in combination).

    a long-stemmed rose.

  2. having the stem or stems stem removed.

    stemmed cherries.


stemmed British  
/ stɛmd /

adjective

    1. having a stem

    2. ( in combination )

      a thin-stemmed plant

      a long-stemmed glass

  1. having had the stem or stems removed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unstemmed adjective

Etymology

Origin of stemmed

First recorded in 1570–80; stem 1 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Pressure stemmed largely from its heavy use of convertible bonds, exposing it to the risk of repaying large amounts of debt in cash.

From Barron's

Much of the money Brockman allegedly hid stemmed from his investments in private-equity firm Vista Equity Partners, which he helped launch as an early backer of the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of the inflation surprise stemmed from softer price gains in shelter.

From Barron's

She said she believed the excitement over white Christmases stemmed from snow slowing things down, meaning it is an excuse be at home with family and "see the beauty of nature".

From BBC

“Trends for 4Q are off to a softer start, stemmed from earlier/aggressive marketplace promos and assortment gaps from tariffs,” the analyst wrote.

From Barron's