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Meaning of principal stem
The primary or main part of something, especially a plant or a word.
Etymology of principal stem
The word "principal" comes from the Latin "principalis," meaning "first" or "chief," and the word "stem" comes from the Old English "stemn," meaning "tree trunk" or "main stem."
The term "principal stem" has been used in botany and linguistics since the 17th century to refer to the main or primary part of a plant or word.
Synonyms
main stem
primary stem
base stem
root stem
fundamental stem
chief stem
leading stem
primary root
main root
central stem
key stem
cardinal stem
dominant stem
prevailing stem
ruling stem
governing stem
head stem
basic stem
foundational stem
core stem
essential stem
vital stem
crucial stem
primary part
main part
central part
key part
fundamental part
basic part
essential part
vital part
crucial part
Definitions
- The primary stem of a plant is the main stem that grows from the root and supports the leaves and flowers.
- * In linguistics, a principal stem is the main part of a word that remains after removing prefixes and suffixes.
Usage Examples
- The principal stem of the tree was damaged in the storm, causing it to lean to one side.
- * The principal stem of the word "unhappiness" is "happy," which is modified by the prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness."
Antonyms
secondary stem
subordinate stem
minor stem
auxiliary stem
supplemental stem
additional stem
accessory stem
subordinate part
secondary part
minor part
auxiliary part
supplemental part
additional part
accessory part
subsidiary stem
tributary stem
contributory stem
auxiliary root
secondary root
minor root