secundine: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely rareTechnical (botany, historical medicine)
Quick answer
What does “secundine” mean?
The inner or second coat of an ovule.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The inner or second coat of an ovule.
A technical term in botany referring to the inner integrument of an ovule. Historically, also used in midwifery for the afterbirth (placenta and fetal membranes).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No regional differences in meaning. The term is equally rare in both British and American English.
Connotations
None, beyond its technical specificity.
Frequency
Virtually non-existent outside academic texts or very old medical literature.
Grammar
How to Use “secundine” in a Sentence
The secundine [verb: envelops, surrounds] the nucellus.The [adjective: inner, outer] secundine is visible.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “secundine” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The secundine layer is less robust than the testa.
- Secundine development precedes fertilisation.
American English
- The secundine layer is less robust than the testa.
- Secundine development precedes fertilization.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in advanced botany texts and papers on plant reproduction.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Specific to descriptive plant morphology and historical medical texts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “secundine”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “secundine”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “secundine”
- Confusing it with 'testa' (the outer seed coat).
- Assuming it has a general meaning related to 'secondary'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare technical term used almost exclusively in botany.
Historically, it was used in midwifery for the afterbirth, but this usage is obsolete. Modern usage is almost exclusively botanical.
Assuming it has a general meaning related to 'secondary' or 'second'. Its meaning is highly specific.
Absolutely not. It is only relevant for specialists in botany or those reading historical medical texts.
The inner or second coat of an ovule.
Secundine is usually technical (botany, historical medicine) in register.
Secundine: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛkəndʌɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛkənˌdaɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'SECOND' (secund-) 'IN' (-ine) the seed: the second layer INside the ovule.
Practice
Quiz
The term 'secundine' is most closely associated with which field?