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acropetal.

That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἄκρον (ákron, “the top”) + Latin petō, petere (“fall, rush out”) + -al.

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