botany
BOT-uh-nee
Botany (noun) means the scientific study of plants. Example: “She majored in botany at university before becoming a park ranger.”
noun
1
The scientific study of plants.
"She majored in botany at university before becoming a park ranger."
2
The plant life found in a particular place.
"The botany of the island includes several species found nowhere else."
How to use botany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe branch of science devoted to plants, or the plant life of a given region.
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- Plural
- botanies
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Etymology
First recorded in English in 1696, formed as a back-formation from "botanic."
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What does “botany” mean?
The word “botany” means the scientific study of plants. In plain terms, the branch of science devoted to plants, or the plant life of a given region.
How do you pronounce “botany”?
“Botany” is pronounced BOT-uh-nee (/ˈbɑ.tə.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “botany” in a sentence?
Here is “botany” used in a sentence: “She majored in botany at university before becoming a park ranger.”
What part of speech is “botany”?
“Botany” is a noun.
Where does the word “botany” come from?
The word “botany” dates back to around 1696. First recorded in English in 1696, formed as a back-formation from "botanic.".
Is “botany” a common word?
“Botany” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “botany” have?
“Botany” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the scientific study of plants.
