adj
sessile
Sessile (adj) means Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.
adj
1
Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.
2
Attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; stalkless.
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Etymology
From Latin sessilis (“sitting”), from sessus, perfect passive participle of verb sedeō (“to sit”), + adjective suffix -ilis. Compare session.
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What is the meaning of sessile?
"sessile" (adj) means permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.
What are the different meanings of sessile?
"sessile" has 2 main meanings: 1. Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about; 2. Attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; stalkless.