dicotyledon
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for dicotyledon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dicotyledon is a flowering plant whose seedling grows with two seed leaves.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dicot
exogen
magnoliopsid
Antonyms
How to use dicotyledon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dicotyledon seedling
dicotyledon plant
classify as a dicotyledon
It is a technical botanical term, mostly used in scientific and educational writing.
Etymology
Dicotyledon combines the prefix di-, meaning two, with cotyledon, the word for an embryonic seed leaf.
Full origin of dicotyledon →Frequently asked questions
What is a dicotyledon in simple terms?
It is a flowering plant that starts life with two seed leaves rather than one.
What is the difference between a dicotyledon and a monocotyledon?
A dicotyledon's seedling has two seed leaves, while a monocotyledon's seedling has only one.
Is dicot the same as dicotyledon?
Yes, dicot is simply the shortened form of dicotyledon.
