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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Stem
The primary meaning of the word "Stem" is a central part of a plant that provides support and connection for its various components, such as leaves, flowers, and branches.
Definitions
- The main structural part of a plant, typically growing from the root and supporting the leaves and flowers
- A narrow or elongated part of a plant, such as a twig or a branch
- The main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes are added
- A person's original family or ancestry
- The starting point or origin of something
Etymology of Stem
The word "Stem" originates from Old English "stemn", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stemiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European word "steh-", meaning "to stand"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the main part of a plant, and its usage has been extended to include other meanings, such as the main part of a word or a person's ancestry
Example Uses
- The stem of the flower was long and slender, supporting the heavy bloom
- The word "unhappy" has "happy" as its stem, with the prefix "un-" added to convey the opposite meaning
- The company's stem organization was founded in the early 20th century and has since grown into a global conglomerate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
offshoot
sideline
subsidiary
secondary
peripheral
outer
external
extraneous
unrelated
disconnected
severed
detached
removed
eliminated
absent
missing
lacking
deficient
incomplete